Verdero Water Pump VF5 User Manual

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5.2   Extinguishing Media To Avoid 
•  Do not use water jets 
 
5.3   Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards 
•  Avoid spraying directly into storage containers because of danger of boil over 
 
5.4  Special Protective Equipment for Fire fighters 
•  Protective clothing and approved breathing apparatus when in close proximity of fire 
•  During burning, poisonous acrolein may be found 
6 Accidental 
Release 
Measures 
Used lubricant may become contaminated with pumped product, also verify precautions and 
advice against relevant appropriate product information 
 
6.1 Personal 
Protection 
•  Wear goggles and gloves. If spillage has occurred in a confined space, ensure sufficient 
ventilation and check that a safe, breathable atmosphere is present before entry. 
 
6.2 Environmental 
Precautions 
•  Protect drains from spills and prevent entry of product. Treated effluent may be biodegradable.   
Recover cleaning water for later treatment. 
 
6.3  Methods for Cleaning Up 
•  Contain and recover liquid, soak up with absorbent material (sand, peat, etc.) or contain and 
shovel into drums or containers. Remove residue by spraying with water 
7 Handling 
and 
Storage 
Used lubricant may become contaminated with pumped product, also verify precautions and 
advice against relevant product information 
 
7.1 Handling 
•  Contact with hot product causes burns. 
•  Avoid contact with eyes. If splashing is likely to occur wear a full visor or chemical goggles to 
appropriate local national standards. 
•  Avoid frequent or prolonged skin contact with fresh or used product. 
•  Wash hands thoroughly after use.