Please Read Before Proceeding; Handling Ceramic Fiber Materials - Lochinvar 50 Service Manual

Please read before proceeding

Installer – Read all instructions,
WARNING
including this manual and the Knight
Wall Mount Installation and Operation
Manual, before installing. Perform steps
in the order given.
User – This manual is for use only by a
qualified
technician.
Mount User's Information Manual for
your reference.
Have this boiler serviced/inspected by a
qualified service technician at least
annually.
Failure to comply with the above could
result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.

Handling ceramic fiber materials

REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING
The combustion chamber insulation in this appliance contains ceramic fiber material. Ceramic fibers can
WARNING
be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature applications. The International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) has concluded, "Crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational
sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)." Normal operating temperatures in this appliance are below
the level to convert ceramic fibers to cristobalite. Abnormal operating conditions would have to be created
to convert the ceramic fibers in this appliance to cristobalite.
The ceramic fiber material used in this appliance is an irritant; when handling or replacing the ceramic
materials it is advisable that the installer follow these safety guidelines.
Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.
• Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95).
requirements for cristobalite at the time this document was written. Other types of respirators may
be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current NIOSH recommendations can be found on
the NIOSH website at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html. NIOSH approved respirators,
manufacturers, and phone numbers are also listed on this website.
• Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.
Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining to prevent airborne dust.
Remove the combustion chamber lining from the appliance and place it in a plastic bag for disposal.
Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing.
thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
Eye: Irrigate immediately.
Breathing: Fresh air.
heating installer/service
Refer to the Knight Wall
When calling or writing about the boiler –
NOTICE
Please have the boiler model and serial
number from the boiler rating plate.
Consider piping and installation when
determining boiler location (see the Knight
Wall Mount Installation and Operation
Manual).
Any claims for damage or shortage in
shipment must be filed immediately against
the transportation company by the
consignee.
This type of respirator is based on the OSHA
Service Manual
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