Snorkel TL39T - Manual (Page 69)

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Hazardous Components
Snorkel products may contain materials and objects
that potentially could become significant fire or
environmental hazards during the life time of the
machine.
1. Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
2. Battery, lead/acid
3. Diesel fuel
4. Foam in tires
5. Gasoline
6. Hydraulic oil
7. Liquefied petroleum gas
8. Motor oil
The rest of this chapter lists manufacturers’
information you will need if you ever have to
control any of the above items during an upset or
emergency.
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Antifreeze (UN 1993)
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Fire extinguishing media:
Dry Chemical, foam, or CO
2
.
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Special fire fighting procedures:
Water spray may be in effective on fire but can
protect fire fighters and cool closed containers. Use
fog nozzles if water is used.
! DANGER
DO NOT enter confined fire space without full
bunker gear. (Helmet with face shield, bunker
coats, gloves & rubber boots). Use a NIOSH
approved positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus. Keep container tightly
closed. Isolate from oxidizers, heat and open
flame.
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Spill or leak:
Small - mop up with absorbent material and transfer
to hood.
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Waste disposal method:
Small - evaporate until all vapors are gone. Dispose
of remainder by legally applicable methods.
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Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794)
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Extinguishing media:
Dry chemical, foam, or CO
2
.
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Special fire fighting procedures:
Use positive pressure, self contained breath ing
apparatus.
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Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced in the
cells during normal battery operation.
! DANGER
Hydrogen gas is flammable and oxygen
supports combustion. These gases enter the
air through the vent caps. To avoid the chance
of a fire or explosion, keep sparks and other
sources of ignition away from the battery.
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Spill or leak:
Remove combustible materials and all sources
of ignition. Contain spill by diking with soda ash
(sodium carbonate) or quicklime (calcium oxide).
Cover spill with either chemical. Mix well. Make
certain mixture is neutral then collect residue and
place in a drum or other suitable container. Dispose
of as hazardous waste.
! DANGER
ALWAYS wear acid resistant boots, face
shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid
resistant gloves when handling acid spills or
leaks.
NOTE
DO NOT release UN-neutralized acid!
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Waste disposal method:
SulfuricAcid: Neutralize as above for a spill,
collect residue, and place in a drum or suitable
container. Dispose of as hazard ous waste.
NOTE
DO NOT flush lead contaminated acid to sewer.
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Waste disposal method
Batteries: Send to lead smelter for reclamation
following applicable federal, state, and local
regulations.
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Diesel Fuel (NA 1993)
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Extinguishing media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO
2
.
12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control