Safety Precautions When Working On SCR System: Notes
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The reducing agent increases the risk of injury
Reducing agents may cause eye and skin irritation as well as injury to the respiratory system and possible poisoning.
-- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Wear safety gloves.
-- Wear protective work clothing.
-- Make sure there is a fresh air supply. Turn on exhaust extraction when in closed spaces.
CAUTION:
Never reuse reducing agent under any circumstances. Refer to Environment Protection → Workshop Disposal for information on storage and disposal. Ask the importer about country-specific storage and disposal information.
Note the following when removing or installing any components of the SCR system:
- The reducing agent tank must be empty when working on the selective catalytic reduction system. When the reducing tank needs to be emptied, read the respective procedure description.