Risk of injury to skin and eyes from particles when blowing out extinguishing agent lines - AS86.00-Z-0005-01A

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. 

MODEL 220.1/8 with CODE Z04 (Light armoring) with CODE Z07 (Top protection) with fire extinguishing system 

Risk of injury 

When blowing out extinguishing agent lines, extinguishing agent particles which escape at high pressure from extinguishing agent nozzles can cause injuries to the eyes and skin.

Skin irritations can occur when extinguishing agent dust contacts the skin.

The respiratory paths can be irritated by inhaling extinguishing agent dust.

Safety instructions/precautions 

• Only blow out extinguishing agent lines in the open air
• While blowing out extinguishing agent lines wear a fine dust filter mask, safety glasses, protective gloves and closed work clothes
• While blowing out extinguishing agent lines no other persons may be located in the inflation area of the extinguishing agent nozzles

First-aid measures 

• If contact with eyes occurs, immediately wash out the eyes thoroughly with flowing water; remove any contact lenses. Then consult an eye doctor
• If contact with skin occurs, immediately wash off the affected skin areas thoroughly with water
• If extinguishing agent is inhaled, go into the fresh air immediately, drink water and blow your nose in order to clean the nose and throat