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Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system |
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served by this heater that has not been used for a long |
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period of time (generally two (2) weeks or more). |
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hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the |
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kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance con- |
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nected to the hot water system. Use caution in opening |
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faucets. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be an |
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the water begins to flow. There should be no smoking or |
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open flame near the faucet at the time it is open. |
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Possible cancer hazard by inhalation. Can | |||||||||||
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This product contains fiberglass wool and ceramic fiber |
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materials. Airborne fibers from these materials have been |
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listed by the State of California as a possible cause of can- |
| ponents, DO NOT ASSEMBLE OR INSTALL IT OR MAKE | |||||||||
cer through inhalation. Use special care when handling |
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ceramic fiber (chamber lining and base insulation) materials. |
| the place of purchase for further instructions. | |||||||||
Ceramic fibers can be converted to chrystobalites, a sub- |
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stance listed as a probable cause of cancer. Suppliers of |
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fiberglass wool products recommend the following mea- |
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sures be taken when handling these materials: |
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Precautionary measures: |
| The water heater must be installed indoors in an area not | |||||||||
• Avoid breathing fiberglass dust. |
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• Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| a level surface. Water heaters located in unconditioned | |||||||||
• Use a National Institute for Occupational Safety and |
| spaces (e.g., attics, basements etc.) may require insulation | |||||||||
| of the | water | piping, drain | piping | and venting to protect | ||||||
Health (NIOSH) approved dust/mist respirator. |
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• Wash work clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse |
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washer thoroughly. |
| heater should be located in an area where leakage of the | |||||||||
Removing the burner may generate airborne fiber concen- |
| tank or connections will not result in damage to the area | |||||||||
tration requiring additional protection. |
| adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the struc- | |||||||||
First aid measures: |
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• Eye contact - Flush eyes with sterile water to remove for- |
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eign objects. If irritation or other symptoms persist, seek |
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medical attention. |
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• Skin contact - Wash affected areas gently with soap and | 3). |
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warm water after handling. |
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oil containing gasoline. |
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• Do not tamper with unit or controls. |
| • How and where to obtain combustion and ventilation air | |||||||||
• Do not leave paper or rags around the |
| supply. (see “Air Requirements”). | (see “Electrical | ||||||||
burner or heater. |
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