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GOLD CGa Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual
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Part Number 550-101-009/0107
Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials
REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER
LINING OR BASE PANELS
The combustion chamber lining or
base insulation panels in this prod-
uct contain ceramic fiber materials.
Ceramic fibers 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).”:
Precautionary measures
❏ Avoid breathing fiberglass dust and contact with skin
or 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 recommen
-
dations 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
or base insulation to prevent airborne dust.
❏ Remove combustion chamber lining or base insula-
tion from the boiler 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.
REMOVAL OF FIBERGLASS WOOL
or
INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL,
COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING OR
BASE PANELS:
This product contains fiberglass
jacket insulation and ceramic fiber
materials in combustion chamber
lining or base panels in gas fired
products. Airborne fibers from these
materials have been listed by the State
of California as a possible cause of
cancer through inhalation.
Precautionary measures
❏ Avoid breathing fiberglass dust and contact with skin
or 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 recom-
mendations can be found on the NIOSH web
site at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.
html. NIOSH approved respirators, manufac-
turers, and phone numbers are also listed on
this web site.
• Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves,
and eye protection.
❏ Operations such as sawing, blowing, tear out, and
spraying may generate airborne fiber concentration
requiring additional protection.
❏ Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately
from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer thor-
oughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
❏ Eye: Irrigate immediately.
❏ Breathing: Fresh air.