Propane Safety; Introduction; Emission; Fire/Explosion - HTC 800 RXP User Manual

4.1 Introduction

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that
follow before you use the product.
CAUTION: Read the Propane Safety Manual
before you use the product.
Propane is a flammable gas. Propane can explode if the
proper cautions are not heeded. Propane is odorized
with an agent having a distinct odor that is recognizable
at very low concentrations. This helps in identifying
leaks, even when they are small.
The two greatest hazards with propane powered floor
care machines are
•

Emission

•

Fire/explosion

4.2 Emission
Propane can cause Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (C0).
CO can be lethal within as little as 30 minutes exposure
at 3,000 parts per million (ppm) concentration.
Before operating a machine using propane gas you
must be trained and certified in proper handling and
operating procedures.
If you smell propane while operating the machine:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Shut off the service valve on the propane cylinder.
3. Move the product to a well-ventilated area.
4. Remove the cylinder from the machine and take it
outside the building.
5. If the cylinder is leaking, contact an approved repair
shop to determine the cause of the leak and have
the shop, not you, repair it.
4.3 Fire/Explosion
Leaking propane containers or hoses can cause fire.
Propane vapor concentrated or confined to a small,
restricted space may explode or ignite.
Make sure that the propane container is undamaged
before attaching it to the machine.
If a fire occurs while the machine is being operated do
the following:
1. Stop the motor.
2. Shut off the service valve on the propane cylinder, if
it is possible. Be careful not to get burned.
3. Move the machine outside, if it is possible. If it is not
possible, move it to a well-ventilated area away from
flammable materials. Do not attempt to extinguish
the flame from a gas leak. If you do, the gas will
build up in the area and could reignite. Starve the
fire by shutting off the supply of gas.

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4 Propane safety
4. Have the machine and cylinder inspected before
using them again.

4.4 Environment

Only use the product outdoors.

4.5 Propane cylinder

• When not in use, propane cylinders always should
be stored outside in an upright position in a secure,
tamperproof, steel mesh storage cabinet. Make sure
that you store the propane cylinders according to
national regulations.
• Make sure that the cylinder are securely fastened
and standing in an upright position with the service
valve closed, when transporting a it to a propane
dealer or to a job.
• Only use propane motor fuel cylinder. Do not use
the common household propane cylinder.
• Do not drop a propane cylinder.
• Do not smoke or use a device with an open flame
when handling or transporting propane cylinders.
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