Oce Arizona 250 GT User manual

Arizona 250 GT
Océ User manual
Arizona 250 GT User Guide

Order number ODGS Part # 3010105832
Edition Revision A US
Océ-Technologies B.V.
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©2007, Océ-Technologies B.V. Venlo, The Netherlands.
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or
transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from Océ
Display Graphics Systems.
Océ-Technologies B.V. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Further, Océ-Technologies B.V. reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify
any person of such revision or changes.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Arizona 250 GT Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
UV Curing System Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Interlock Safety System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Arizona 250 GT Safety Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safety Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 4
How to Navigate the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Operator Interface Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Graphical User Interface Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Print Job Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Printer Settings Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Special Prints Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Printer Upgrade Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 5
How to Operate the Arizona 250 GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Training Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
How to Switch the Printer On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
How to Manage Print Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How to Set Up a Print Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
How to Manage the Media Vacuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
The Media Vacuum System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
How to Manage Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
How to Handle Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Chapter 6
Ink System Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Arizona 250 GT Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
How to Change Ink Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Chapter 7
Error Handling and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Troubleshooting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 8
Printer Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Printhead Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Remove Ink From the Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Empty the Ink Waste Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Swab Printheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Clean Carriage Underside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Clean UV Lamp Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fill the Coolant Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Clean Gantry Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Change Ink Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
How to Change a UV Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Print a Nozzle Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix A
Application Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Chapter 1
Introduction

6 Chapter 1 Introduction
Preface
Preface
Summary
This User Guide introduces you to the Océ Arizona®250 GT inkjet printer. It will
orient you to the many features and procedures that enable you to print quality
images on various media.
Océ DGS on the Internet
For further information on documentation and support for your Arizona 250 GT or
for information on other Océ Display Graphics Systems products, please visit our
web site: http://www.dgs.oce.com
To provide feedback and report errors in this document:
DGST[email protected]
Safety Information
This manual has three sections that contain details on safety when handling ink and
using the printer. Also, where applicable, cautions and warnings are used throughout
this manual to draw your attention to safety precautions to be taken.
■"Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials" offers advice in the proper handling of UV
inks;
■"UV Lamp Safety" presents warning about the dangers of exposure to UV light;
and
■"Interlock Safety System" explains the safety features built in to the printer that
prevent and minimize access to Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal and UV hazards.
Customer Service
If you are unable to resolve problems, field engineers can be dispatched to your site
to conduct repairs. Service visits are paid for by the customer, either under a
maintenance agreement, by purchase order or prepayment. Time and material rates
are charged for any service not covered under a maintenance agreement. Before
calling to report a problem, gather as much information about the problem as
possible and have it ready to provide to the customer care center engineer. The more
information you can provide initially, the more quickly the problem can be corrected.

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Preface
Responsibilities of the Operator
The operator of the Arizona 250 GT must be properly trained. Océ provides training
for the operator in the use of hardware and software at the time of installation. It is
the customer's responsibility to ensure that only properly trained personnel operate
the printer. Operators must be fully versed in the operation of Onyx
ProductionHouse®. For any operator unfamiliar with its operation, Onyx
ProductionHouse®training is required. On-site or off-site training courses are
available; contact Onyx Graphics Corporation for more information:
http://www.onyxgfx.com/support_training.html
The operator or other trained personnel are expected to handle all user maintenance
as detailed in the User Guide, and also replacement of consumable parts (except print
heads). If your site has a technician in charge of printer maintenance, that person is
the optimal candidate. While any trained operator may perform routine maintenance,
the best maintenance results from familiarity with the printer's internal operation and
history.
The printer requires some daily maintenance. Periodic cleaning must be scheduled
for some components on a weekly basis. A few minutes spent cleaning ensures the
highest quality prints. Several areas require maintenance to ensure the highest print
quality, and the printer design gives you easy access to all these areas.
It is the responsibility of the operator to try to eliminate simple problems before
calling a service representative. But knowing when to call for service is also
important. An untrained operator must not attempt to service the printer as this may
cause further damage. When you have determined that a service call is required, call
as soon as possible. See the Maintenance section for more details.
Responsibilities of the Arizona 250 GT Service Technician
Field service technicians must have Océ Display Graphics Systems Arizona 250 GT
service training. The service technician is responsible for all repairs, upgrading and
modification requested by the customer or mandated by the Océ Display Graphics
Systems Service and Support Group. Service personnel are furnished with proper
tools for the installation and maintenance of the printer. In addition to the tools and
custom kits, each engineer will have basic tools for proper maintenance and
servicing.
Statement of Foreseen Use
The Arizona 250 GT flatbed inkjet printer uses piezo printing technology and UV
curable inks to produce outdoor-durable output. It can print directly onto rigid and
flexible substrates up to 2.5 m (98.4") x 1.25 (49.2") and up to 0.48 mm (1.89")
thickness. The printer holds substrates stationary while the print head assembly
moves across to create the print, eliminating image skew problems associated with
rigid stock feed systems.

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Product Compliance
Product Compliance
Introduction
This section details the compliance and agency standards that the Arizona 250 GT
conforms to. It also provides manufacturing and contact information.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used as designed or intended, may cause interference to radio
communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device. This equipment has been designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in residential and
commercial environments. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may
cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, is required to take
whatever measures are required to correct the interference.
Compliance Category
This device complies with Class A emmision limits.
This equipment is considered to be information technology equipment for use in a
light industrial setting. The equipment falls under the scope of the Machinery
Directive due to the movement associated with the gantry carrying the printer head
carriage assembly. As such, a full risk assessment per EN 1050 and a full mechanical
and machinery assessment per 292-2 + A1 Annex 1 was performed. As the
equipment is primarily information technology equipment (large format printer
receiving data from a computer terminal), and is within the scope of EN 60950
(mains operated ITE equipment under 600V including plotters and photoprinters -
clause 1.1.1, EN 60950: 2000), a full electrical evaluation was performed per EN
60950:2000.

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Product Compliance
Agency Compliance and Standards
The Arizona T220UV complies to the following Agencies and Standards:
Note: Third Party confirmation of all declared will be obtained.
Safety
CSA 60950:2000, UL 60950:2000, EN60950, IEC 60950
CB Scheme Report and Certificate, EN60204 including Annex 1
EMC
EMC Directive: CE Marking
EN55022: 1998 Information Technology Equipment. Emmisions Characteristics.
EN55024: 1998 Information Technology Equipment. Immunity Characteristics.
EN 61000-6-3:2001 Emissions: Residential, Commercial and Light-Industrial
Equipment, Generic
EN 61000-6-1:2001 Immunity: Residential, Commercial and Light-Industrial
Equipment, Generic
R&TTE Directive: ETSI EN 301 489-01 V1.5.1, ETSI EN 301 489-03 V1.4.1
USA and Canada: 47 CFR Part 15 & Industry Canada
Noise Measurement Test Summary
Tested according to EN13023:2003, EN11204, ISO3744:1994(E)/ISO3746:1995(E)
and declared according to ISO4871:1984(E)
Measurements taken at the sample in 5 different locations, Printer in normal
operation with Vacuum Pump, does not exceed 75dB (maximum measured value:
76.8dB). For all locations, provide noise protection enclosure or remove pump from
location.
Manufacturer:
Océ Display Graphics Systems (ODGS)
13231 Delf Place - Building #501
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6V 2C3
http://www.dgs.oce.com/ Direct Dial [phone] - Fax [phone]

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Product Compliance
Representatives Marketing the Arizona 250 GT in Europe:
Océ Technologies B.V.
St. Urbanusweg 43, Venlo, The Netherlands
P.O. Box 101, 5900 MA Venlo
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Océ-Deutschland GmbH
Solinger Straße 5-7
45481 Mülheim/Ruhr
Germany
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
E-mail: ve[email protected] - Web site: http://www.oce.de/
Océ (UK) Ltd.
Langston Road Loughton, Essex IG10 3SL
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected].uk - Web site: www.oce.co.uk

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Chapter 2
Product Overview

12 Chapter 2 Product Overview
Arizona 250 GT Product Features
Arizona 250 GT Product Features
Introduction
The Arizona 250 GT is a 4 color (CMYK) UV flatbed inkjet printer capable of
producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media. The printer
consists of a large vacuum table and moving gantry. The material is held flat and
stationary on the vacuum table during printing. The gantry contains a carriage that
sweeps across the table as the gantry moves in steps along the length of the table to
print an image on the media. In addition to the benefits of stationary positioning, the
use of UV ink technology on rigid material eliminates finishing processes such as
mounting and lamination.
Note: The Arizona 250 GT must be operated in accordance with the environmental
conditions specified in the Arizona 250 GT Site Preparation Guide and safety
requirements noted in this document.
Illustration
[1]
[1] Arizona 250 GT Printer

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Arizona 250 GT Product Features
Arizona 250 GT Specifications
[1]
[1] Specifications (1 – 2)
Feature Specification
Printing Technology Piezoelectric inkjet using Océ VariaDot™imaging tech-
nology; with two variable dot print heads per color, 8 in
total.
Print Speed Production Mode: 16 m2/hour (172 ft2/h)
Ink System Océ IJC255 UV-curable inks available in Black, Cyan,
Magenta and Yellow. Packaged in quick-change, 2 liter
ink bags.
Maximum Media Size 2.5m (98.4") x 1.25m (49.2")
Maximum Media
Thickness
48mm (1.890")
Maximum Print Size 2.51m (98.8") x 1.26m (49.6")
Maximum Media
Weight
34 kg/sqm (7 lbs/sqft)
Resolution Variable droplet sizes from 6 to 42 picolitres.
The ability to vary the drop size to as little as 6 picolitres
produces sharp images with smoother gradients and
quartertones. The ability to jet larger droplets up to 42
picolitres produces dense, solid colors. The result is
near-photographic image quality with sharpness only
before seen at resolutions of 1,440 dpi or higher. Text as
small as 6 pt. is perfectly legible.
Nozzle Drop Volume Variable (grayscale) - 6 to 30 picoliter
Print Modes /
Productivity
Production: 16 sq.metres/hr. (170 sq.ft./hr.)
Quality: 12 sq.metres/hr. )130 sq.ft./hr.)
Fine Art: 8 sq.metres/hr. (85 sq.ft./hr.)
Ink Colors Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Curing System UV curing lamp
Weight 544kg (1200lbs)
Dimensions Table: 2.65m (8.7 ft.) 2.00m (6.5 ft.) Gantry: 4.0m (13.4
ft.) x .45 m (x 1.5 ft.)

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Arizona 250 GT Product Features
Océ VariaDot™Variable Droplet Imaging Technology
The Océ Arizona 250 GT offers superior print quality and ink economy through the
use of Océ VariaDot imaging technology, the next evolution in piezoelectric inkjet
technology that enables a print head to produce droplets of varying volume. This
differs from the current piezoelectric print head technology that is restricted to the
use of fixed droplets. The use of variable sized droplets results in dots on the media
of varying size (area) and density which in turn allows the use of four-color (CMYK)
printing for all image features. Using Océ VariaDot imaging technology results in
excellent print quality and a superior ink economy over 6-color printing systems.
Océ VariaDot imaging technology allows piezoelectric print heads to produce
droplets of varying volume on demand. This allows the ONYX™ProductionHouse
software to specify the appropriate droplet size for each specific image feature.
When imaging fine detail such as small type or fine lines, very small droplets can be
used, when imaging areas of tonal transition or quarter-tone values such as skin tones
drops of medium volume can be used and when printing areas of high density such
as solid colors, large droplets can be used.
Océ VariaDot™for Improved Image Quality
Océ VariaDot imaging technology can be compared to painting a room in your
house. You use a large brush size for quick coverage over large areas and a much
smaller, finer brush for detailed areas. Trying to paint a large wall with a tiny brush
would result in many artefacts and trying to paint a fine fresco trim with a large brush
would be very frustrating. In the same way, Océ VariaDot uses the appropriate size
droplet for each specific image feature resulting in the best possible image quality in
every part of the printed image.
Power Voltage:
208 through 240VAC 60Hz Single Phase, Rated Cur-
rent: 16A
200 through 240VAC 50Hz Single Phase, Rated Cur-
rent: 16A
Recommended Circuit Breaker: North America 20A,
European Union 16A
Hardware Interface USB, Ethernet TCP/IP, 100 base-T
Image Processing
Software
ONYX®ProductionHouse Océ Edition version 7.0.3 or
greater (ONYX®PosterShop available but not recom-
mended)
[1] Specifications (2 – 2)
Feature Specification

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Arizona 250 GT Product Features
Océ VariaDot™for Reduced Ink Consumption
A significant benefit of Océ VariaDot imaging technology is that it allows the use of
only four inks (CMYK) for all areas of the printed image. This is very significant to
the user in terms of ink consumption per square meter because the current "de facto
standard" in the industry is six-color piezoelectric printing. This older technology
uses lighter versions of Cyan and Magenta inks, often referred to commercially as
"Light Cyan" and "Light Magenta" to overcome the image quality problem
previously associated with four-color (CMYK only) printing.

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Arizona 250 GT Product Features

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Chapter 3
Safety Information

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Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials
Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials
Introduction
This section outlines the safety concerns involved with the handling and use of the
UV ink and Flush for the Arizona 250 GT printer. Read all of the material in this
section and also review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents before
handling any UV ink or using the printer.
Note: The full text of the MSDS for all UV inks and Flush is found on the ODGS
web site at the following location:
http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/MSDS_Support/MSDS_Sheets.htm
Caution: Both UV inks and the curing lamps can be harmful if not properly
handled. Follow these guidelines carefully in order to ensure maximum
safety.
Personal Safety
The operator should wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with
side shields when handling inks.
Note: Warning for Seated Individuals- The UV Curing System on the Arizona 250
GT generates hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and UV energies. UV light
exposure is at it's worst for individuals in a seated position (Table Height of 90cm).
Do not sit within 5 metres of the printer and do not look at the UV lamps if your eyes
are positioned below the level of the printer table.
Ventilation and Room Volume
The minimum space/ working room volume for using the Arizona 250 GT is 100 m3
or 3530 cubic feet. The printer should operate in an area where a good standard of
general ventilation is available at 5 to 10 air changes per hour. Mechanical
Ventilation must be added where the air changes per hour are under 5 per hour.

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Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials
Handling UV Inks
Read and practice safety guidelines as outlined in the MSDS for each ink. Post these
documents in the work area as required by prevailing law. MSDS for all four inks
are provided when you purchase inks. The following is a summary of the important
safety aspects of the MSDS that are common to all UV inks.
[2]
[3]
[2] Immediate (Acute) Health Effects by Route of Exposure
Exposure
by:
Effect:
Inhalation: Can cause severe respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue,
nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness.
Skin
Contact:
Can cause severe irritation, defatting, and dermatitis. Irritation ef-
fects may last for hours or days but will not likely result in perma-
nent damage.
Eye
Contact:
Corrosive to eye tissue. Can cause severe irritation, tearing, and
burns that can quickly lead to permanent injury including blindness.
Ingestion: Severely irritating to mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause abdom-
inal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
[3] Long-Term (Chronic) Health Effects
Exposure
by:
Effect
Inhalation: Upon prolonged and/or repeated exposure, can cause severe respira-
tory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and
possible unconsciousness.
Skin
Contact:
Upon prolonged or repeated contact can cause severe irritation, de-
fatting, and dermatitis. May cause lingering affects but not likely to
result in permanent damage if the exposure is eliminated. Upon pro-
longed or repeated exposure, harmful if absorbed through the skin.
May cause severe irritation and systemic damage

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Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials
[4]
[5]
[6]
[4] First-aid Measures
Exposure
by:
Remedy
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, have a trained individual
administer oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and
have a trained individual administer oxygen. Get medical attention
immediately.
Eyes Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes
retracting eyelids often. This corrosive material can cause immediate
and permanent eye damage. Tilt the head to prevent chemical from
transferring to the uncontaminated eye. Get immediate medical at-
tention and monitor the eye as advised by your physician.
Skin
Contact
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing, launder
immediately, and discard contaminated leather goods. Get medical
attention immediately.
Ingestion Severely irritating. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention
immediately. Drink 2 glasses of water or milk to dilute.
[5] Accidental Release Measures - Dealing With Spilled Ink
Personal
Precau-
tions and
Equipment
Exposure to the spilled material may be severely irritating or toxic.
Follow personal protective equipment recommendations found in
Section VIII of this MSDS. Personal protective equipment needs
must be evaluated based on information provided on the MSDS sheet
and the special circumstances created by the spill including; the ma-
terial spilled, the quantity of the spill, the area in which the spill oc-
curred, and the expertise of employees in the area responding to the
spill. Never exceed any occupational exposure limits.
[6] Handling & Storage
Handling
Precau-
tions
Toxic or severely irritating material. Avoid contacting and avoid
breathing the material. Use only in a well ventilated area. As with all
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed
when handling this material. Avoid contact with material, avoid
breathing dusts or fumes, use only in a well ventilated area. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Re-
move contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Conditions
Store in a cool dry place.
Isolate from incompatible materials.