Measures To Prevent Fire; Risks In Connection With Polymer Materials - Volvo EC330B Operator's Manual

Safety when servicing
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Measures to prevent fire

Risks in connection with polymer materials

Working on painted surfaces
All paint decomposes when heated and forms a great
number of compounds. These substances may be irritating
and after long or frequent exposure may constitute a
serious health hazard.
NOTE :
Always use a respirator during all removal of paint.
– When welding and cutting, the paint finish must first be re-
moved from an area with a radius of at least 10 cm (4 in) from
the point of welding or cutting. Paint which is heated gives off
poisonous gases.
– Never weld directly on a painted surface. In addition to the
health hazard, the weld will be of inferior quality and strength,
which, in the future, may cause the weld to break.
– Remove the paint from the area where work it so be carried out
by sand blasting.
If the paint cannot be removed by sand blasting, it must be re-
moved in some other way, e.g. with a paint stripper.
NOTE :
When using paint stripper, use a portable air extractor, an ap-
proved respirator and protective gloves.
– A high-speed grinding machine also heats the paint and must
only be used in conjunction with a portable air extractor.
Rubber and plastics
NOTE :
Polymer materials can, when heated, form compounds which
are dangerous to health and environment.
– Do not weld or cut near polymer materials (plastics and rubber
components) without first having protected them from the heat.
– Never burn polymer materials when scrapping them.
– Take care when handling machines which have burnt or been
exposed to intense heat.
– Always use gloves, protective goggles and an approved respi-
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