Iccons GTI-140 User manual - 3 Use of The Fuel Cell
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ICCONS™ GAS TOOL GTI-140 USER MANUAL
3 Use Of The Fuel Cell
DANGER ! KEEP FUEL CELL AWAY
FROM SMOKE AND FIRE
WARNING ! LIQUID GAS CAN CAUSE
INJURY IN THE CONTACT WITH THE
SKIN OR EYES
WARNING ! FUEL CELL CONTENTS
ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
WEAR EYE PROTECTION
USE PROTECTIVE HAND WEAR
Introduction
The fuel cell is an aerosol product
corresponding to the 2008/47/EC
regulations. It contains:
- Liquefied hydrocarbon gases (Butane & Propane).
- Lubricant to help tool work smooth.
3.1 Safety for Handling the Fuel Cell
- The fuel cell is always pressurized with
propellant to sustain the fuel supply to the
metering valve, even if the fuel is used up.
Its contents are extremely flammable. The
fuel cell is not reusable. Do not attempt to
refill.
- Do not spray towards a flame or an
incandescent body. Keep away from
any heat sources and from electrostatic
charges.
- Do not smoke when handling or loading
fuel cells.
- Do not expose to temperatures exceeding
50°C.
- Store and use the cartridge in a well-
ventilated area only. Do not inhale.
- Do not pierce or burn the cartridge after
use.
- Keep away from children.
- Dispose of only in designated places.
- For optimum performance, use before the
date indicated at the bottom of the cartridge.
3.2 Transport
The regulations by transport categories are:
- Road/Rail: ADR/RID – UN code 2037 class
2.1
- Sea: IMDG – UN code 2037 class 2.1 EmS
F-D, S-U
- Air: IATA – UN code 2037 class 2.1
Goods must be accompanied by a transport
emergency card for road UN 2037
Transport by post is not permitted.
3.3 Storage
- Stores and showrooms must comply with
building regulations. All local instructions
corresponding to fire regulations must be
followed.
- Where possible, store fuel at stable
temperature in the range: 5 to 25°C. Do not
expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Do
not use a tool that emit flames, sparks or
reach high temperatures in the vicinity that
fuel cells are stored.
- Do not store in designated thoroughfares,
hallways or stairwells.
- Stores in a well-ventilated area. Fuel cells
must not be displayed in shop windows.
- Storage with pyrotechnic products is not
permitted.
3.4 First Aid
- Direct contact with liquid gas may cause
burns or frostbite.
- In case of inhalation remove the person
to fresh air, and encourage breathing.
Should the casualty become unconscious, or
breathing does not quickly return to normal,
summon urgent medical assistance.
- If gas gets into the eyes they should be
flushed out with copious amounts of water.
Skin contaminations should be removed with
soapy water.
- If symptoms persist, seek medical
assistance.