Safety Concerns
General Safety Guidelines
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Make certain that the operator reads and understands all the information in this manual.
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All unauthorized people must be kept away from the equipment when in operation.
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Maintain instructional and safety decals. Replace damaged decals.
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All guards must be in place when the equipment is in operation.
Water Heater Module
CAUTION! The water heater is a heating appliance.
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When dealing with any heating appliance, observe all posted warnings and cautions.
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Keep children and pets away from all piping and fuel accessories.
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The water heater housing panels must be kept closed when the system is operating. This prevents drafts from affecting water heater
operation.
Heat Transfer Fluid
Follow the following precautions and measures when working with "heat transfer fluid" ("DOWFROST* HTF" & "BOSS CHILL PG").
Fluid handling precautions
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Ventilation .................. Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions.
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Respiratory protection . No respiratory protection should be needed.
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Skin protection ............ For brief contact, no precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should be needed.
.................................... Use impervious gloves when prolonged or frequently repeated contact should occur.
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Eye Protection ............. Use safety glasses.
First aid measures
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Eyes ............................ Flush eyes with plenty of water.
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Skin ............................ Wash off in flowing water or shower.
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Ingestion ..................... Induce vomiting if large amounts are ingested.
................................... Consult medical personnel.
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Inhalation ................... Remove to fresh air if effects occur.
................................... Consult a physician.
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Note to physician ........ No specific antidote.
................................... Supportive care.
................................... Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to reactions of the patient.
For complete "heat transfer fluid" information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets for "Dowfrost HTF" & "Boss Chill PG" on
the following page.
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