Snorkel SRT2670 - Manual (Page 71)

12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Containment
■ Hazardous Components
The SRT contains the following materials and ob-
jects that potentially could become significant fire
or environmental hazards during the lifetime of the
SRT:
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’ infor-
mation you will need if you ever have to control any
of the above items during an upset or emergency.
❑ 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 ineffective on fire but can pro-
tect fire fighters and cool closed containers. Use fog
nozzles if water is used.
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 trans-
fer to hood.
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Waste disposal method:
Small - evaporate until all vapors are gone. Dispose
of remainder by legally applicable methods.
❑ 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 ap-
paratus.
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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 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 (so-
dium carbonate) or quicklime (calcium oxide).
Cover spill with either chemical. Mix well. Make cer-
tain 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, col-
lect residue, and place in a drum or suitable con-
tainer. 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 fol-
lowing applicable federal, state, and local regula-
tions.
❑ Diesel Fuel (NA 1993)
☞
Extinguishing media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO
2
.
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