6 Series M6 (S85) Coupe
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Information on hazards
1.0 Aluminum
Hazards / effects
Measures / regulations
Repair stage 1:
(replacement of bolted parts, dent removal)
Repair stage 2:
(structural repairs with bonding and riveting)
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When a vehicle outer shell is
ground, aluminum dust
accumulates in small amounts. This
dust can be removed with
conventional extractor systems.
Repair stage 3:
(structural repairs with welding)
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Explosion hazard due to high concentration of fine aluminum dust.
Arising e.g. during straight-through grinding of coated parts in the
base material and large-surface grinding of bright-finish parts.
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Explosion hazard due to swirling up of fine aluminum dust in cavities.
Created by the necessary, thorough cleaning of machining surfaces
and tools before and after machining aluminum.
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Avoid high concentration of fine
aluminum dust by means of
continuous extraction.
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Use explosion-proof extractor
systems.
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Do not use compressed air when
cleaning the work bay.
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Avoid swirling up dust when
cleaning the work area.
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Spontaneous combustion of fine aluminum dust when ignition and
fire sources are drawn in.
E.g.: hot splinters, grinding sparks, cigarettes etc.
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Do not operate ignition and fire
sources in the intake area of
extractor systems.
RA Information on hazards
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 16:01
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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