Specifications

TMP Oil Furnaces – Furnace Manual

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Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials

HANDLING OR REMOVAL OR COMBUSTION CHAMBER

The combustion chamber in this product contains ceramic fiber materials.

Ceramic fiber can be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature

applications. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has

concluded, “Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from

occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)”.

 Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.

• Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the OSHA

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 web site at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

. NIOSH

approved respirators, manufacturers, and phone numbers are also listed on this web site.

• Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.

 Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining to prevent airborne dust.

 Remove combustion chamber lining from the furnace and place it in a plastic bag for disposal.

 Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer

thoroughly.

NIOSH stated First Aid.

 Eye: Irrigate immediately

 Breathing: Fresh air.

HANDLING OR REMOVAL OF FIBERGLASS WOOL – OR –

INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL OR COMBUSTION CHAMBER:

This product contains fiberglass jacket insulation and ceramic fiber materials in

combustion chamber. Airbone fibers from these materials have been listed by

the State of California as a possible cause of cancer through inhalation.

 Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.

• Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the OSHA

requirements for fiberglass wool 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 web site at

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

. NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers, and

phone numbers are also listed on this web site.