Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Safety Precautions: Notes
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Note the Following when Working on the SCR-System:
WARNING:
The reducing agent can cause skin irritation.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes! Wear protective gloves!
- If reducing agent should get on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water.
- If reducing agent gets in your eye, rinse the eye for several minutes with water.
- Never inhale or swallow the reducing agent!
- Should you swallow any reducing agent, rinse your mouth, drink plenty of water and contact a doctor immediately.
Note the Following when removing or Installing Any Components of the SCR-System:
- The reducing agent tank must be empty when working on the SCR-System. Be sure to read the work procedure whenever the reducing agent in the tank must be emptied. Empty the tank, if necessary; procedure . Refer to REDUCING AGENT TANK, DRAINING .
Note the Following when removing or Installing the Tank:
- The reducing agent tank must be empty. Drain the fuel tank: procedure . Refer to REDUCING AGENT TANK, DRAINING .