Snorkel AB46J - Manual (Page 65)

12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Containment
■ Hazardous components
An AB46J contains the following materials and
objects that potentially could become significant
fire or environmental hazards during it's lifetime:
1. Battery, lead/acid
2. Foam in tires
3. Hydraulic oil
The rest of this chapter lists manufacturer’s
information you will need if you ever have to
control any of the above items during an upset or
emergency.
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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 breathing
apparatus.
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Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced in the
cells during normal battery operation.
Hydrogen gas is flammable and oxygen
supports combustion. These gases enter the
air through the battery 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.
ALWAYS wear acid resistant boots, face
shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid
resistant gloves when handling acid spills or
leaks.
DO NOT release UN-neutralized acid!
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Waste disposal method
Sulfuric Acid: Neutralize as above for a spill,
collect residue, and place in a drum or suitable
container. Dispose of as hazardous waste.
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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Foam In Tires
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Extinguishing media:
Water, dry chemical, foam, or CO
2
.
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Special fire fighting procedures:
Evacuate non emergency personnel to a safe
area.
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Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
Fire fighters should use self-contained breathing
apparatus. Avoid breathing smoke, fumes, and
decomposition products. Use water spray to
drench smoldering elastomer. Product may melt,
after ignition, to form flammable liquid.
Burning produces intense heat, dense smoke,
and toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide,
oxides of nitrogen, and traces of hydrogen
cyanide.
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Spill or leak:
Pick up and handle as any other inert solid
material.
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Waste disposal method:
Not considered a hazardous material. Dispose of
material according to any local, state, and federal
regulations.
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