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HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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INFORMATION FOR INSTALLER AND SERVICE ENGINEERS
Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it is required
to provide information on substances hazardous to health (COSHH Regulations 1998).
Enviro-Tex takes every reasonable care to ensure that these products are designed and constructed
to meet these general safety requirements, provided they are properly installed and used.
To fulfil this requirement, products are comprehensively tested and examined before dispatch.
When working on the appliance, it is the responsibility of the user/engineer to ensure that any
necessary personal protective clothing or equipment is worn when appropriate for parts, which
could be considered hazardous or harmful.
This appliance may contain some of the items below:
Refrigerants
The appliance contains R407c refrigerant. The constituents of R407c are HFC’s R125, R134a and R32,
all of which have low toxicity levels.
When handling, avoid inhalation and contact with the skin and eyes. Suitable personal protective
equipment (PPE) must be worn (gloves, overalls, eye protection) and a comprehensive first aid kit
(containing eyewash) should be easily available.
Site engineers should have a certificate of competence and should know and understand the
properties and hazards before handling liquid refrigerants.
When the appliance has come to the end of its life span, an approved engineer must dispose of the
equipment and refrigerants in accordance with the EU laws.
Seek urgent medical attention if in haled or digested. Exposure to eyes and skin should be followed
by immediate cleansing of the affected areas and medical attention if necessary.
Insulation
Fibre insulation may be irritating to the skin, eyes, nose and throat. When handling, avoid inhalation
and contact with the eyes. Use disposable gloves, facemasks and eye protection.
After handling, wash hands and other exposed parts. When disposing, reduce dust with water spray
and ensure all parts are securely wrapped.
Glue, Sealants and Paints
Glue, sealants and paints are used in this appliance and present no known hazards when used in the
manner of which they are intended.
