General Operation Safety Information - Aztec SIDEWINDER 24 Owner's Manual

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY INFORMATION

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) is stored under pressure and must be handled in the proper
manner to be safe. Observe the following safety messages to get the best performance, lowest
emissions, and longest life out of your equipment.
industry for CO (carbon monoxide) emissions. (
economy-data/engine-certification-data#small-nrsi).
operation with this machine, immediately shut off the machine and go outside for fresh air. Have a
qualified service technician test the machine for CO emissions before using again. Call for emergency
medical attention and DO NOT operate this machine or other propane powered equipment until cleared
by a physician. For more info on CO exposure effects, see http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/carbon-monoxide/basics/symptoms/con-20025444.
flame, or spark-producing device. Use a screwdriver to vent excess propane, which escapes as a white
mist until at proper level in tank. Propane will vent clear when correct tank level has been achieved.
A. A continuous mechanical ventilation that removes the products of combustion to the
outdoors of not less than 300 CFM for each 10,000 BTUH or fraction thereof; or
B. Natural ventilation of not less than 300 CFM for each 10,000 BTUH input or fraction
thereof, based on a maximum of one-quarter air exchange per hour for the net building volume.
04-2017
The EPA has rated the PurePower by Aztec 603cc engine cleanest in the
Because CO is always a byproduct of internal combustion engines, it is
important to know the symptoms of CO exposure, which may include
drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, collapse, loss of
consciousness and muscle weakness. If such symptoms occur during
No smoking, no sparks, no flames near machine, engine or LPG tank. Do
not operate this machine in an environment with a potential ignition source.
If you smell gas: immediately stop the unit, check for leaks, open windows,
don't touch electrical switches, extinguish any open flames, and contact a
repair professional.
Never change or alter the propane control equipment. It is precisely tuned
to power machinery with minimal levels of carbon monoxide. Altering the
control equipment could cause dangerous levels of engine emissions.
Effective January 1, 2016, all Aztec Products, Inc. machinery is shipped
with propane tank equipped with Overfill Protection Device (OPD). If you
have an older LPG cylinder that is overfilled, always vent outdoors, away
from closed areas where gas may accumulate, and away from any fire,
Operate only in well ventilated areas. Buildings must be provided with:
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Source: https://www.epa.gov/compliance-and-fuel-