Weil-McLain 88 - Manual (Page 34)

Weil-McLain 88 Water and steam boilers — Series 2 — for Gas, Light Oil, & Gas/Light Oil-Fired Burners
34 Part No. 550-100-068/1009
Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials
REMOVAL OF FRONT PLATE OR CLEANOUT PLATE MATERIALS
The burner front plate and cleanout plate gaskets 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).":
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quirements 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.
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dust.
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for disposal.
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oughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
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REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL:
This product contains fiberglass jacket insulation and ceramic fiber materials in jacket insulation, burner
front plate insulation and cleanout plate gaskets. Airborne fibers from these materials have been listed
by the State of California as a possible cause of cancer through inhalation.
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requirements for fiberglass wool at the time this document was written. Other types of respira-
tors 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.
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tion requiring additional protection.
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oughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
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