Westfalia. Testing repair electrical manual - part 67
AS86.00-Z-0002-
01A
Risk of injury caused by hot
water exiting from the lines of the
fresh water system
Shut off the water heater in a
timely manner before starting
repair work. Let the water in
the lines and in the
components of the fresh
water system cool down to
room temperature.
Danger!
Potential risks
Risk of injury
If the water heater was in operation up to the start of the repair work,
then during repair work, scalding could occur from contact with the hot
water or injuries could occur from components under high pressure.
D00.00-1130-01
Safety precautions/instructions
- Shut off the water heater in a timely manner
before starting repair work.
- Let water in the lines cool down to room
temperature.
- Let components of the system cool down to room
temperature.
- Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and
eye protection.
- Workshop personnel must demonstrate their
knowledge in accordance with the OSHA
requirements (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) and be able to act accordingly.
- All work involving assembly and disassembly and
all leak tests must be performed as per the relevant
regulations and requirements of the ANSI, NFPA
and UL standards.
First aid measures:
Move the victim out of the risk area.
If scalding occurs: Remove clothes immediately.
Place the affected body part under cold running
water for at least 15 min. Cover the affected area
with a sterile Metalline burn compress. Apply the
Metalline coated side to the burn and wrap loosely
with a gauze bandage or a triangular bandage. The
burn compress will not stick to the wound, is heat
insulating and protects the wound from
contamination.
Do not cover minor scalds (no blistering present)
with bandages, but rather leave them exposed to
the open air.
If injuries are serious, consult a physician
immediately.