Eagle Tracker 3000 - Other Areas for Safety with Propane

Eagle Solutions, ©2008, Tracker Operator Manual Page #6
Eagle Solutions, ©2008, Tracker Operator Manual Page #7
Machine Handling:Eagle machines should
never be turned on the carburetor side.This can
causeoiltodrainintothecarburetorand/ortheair
lter and result in oil smoke and increased toxic
emissionswhentheengineisrestarted.Alwaystip
themachineover,ifnecessary,withthecarburetor
on thetopside.
EmissionsShutDownSystems:Propaneengine
fuel systems can be tted with safety devices
and shut-off valves that function automatically
if the emissions become too high or a fuel line
is ruptured.If your machine is equipped with a
shut down device, do not attempt to circumvent
or disconnectit. If you receive a warningof high
emissions,checktheairltersforexcessdustoroil
contamination.Ifneitheroftheseconditionsexist,
havethe machinecheckedbyanauthorizedservice
technician.Donotcontinuetooperatethemachine!
Machinestted withelectronic emissionscontrols
needawarm-upperiodofapproximately12to15
minutestoeffectivelydissapateemissions,so itis
recommended the engine be started outside and
allowedtowarmupbeforebringingitinside.
Other Areas for Safety with Propane
Propane Fuel Cylinders:The National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) has established
standardsforthestorageandhandlingofliqueed
petroleum gases.This standard is NFPA58 and
is recognized in the United States and Canada as
wellas someother countries.For othercountries
theownermustassurethattherequiredregulations
aremet.
The fuel cylinder supplied with this machine is
aD.O.T.4E240motorfuelcylinder.Cylindersnot
brandedwithD.O.T.4E240onthetopcollarshould
neverbeusedonpropanepoweredequipment.Never
useacylinderfromagasbarbecue,forexample,on
thismachine.Thecapacityofthe4E240cylinder
is20 lbs.,80%ofthetotalliquidcapacity.Never
allow a fuel cylinder to be overlled.Have the
cylinder lled at a reputable propane dealer and
checkitforoverllbeforeacceptingit.
OPD:The supplied cylinder is also tted with
an overll protection device (OPD) that prevents
overllingofapropanecylinder.
Cylinder Filling:Before having a cylinder
relledexaminethecylinderfordamage,including
dents, bulges or cracks on the container surface,
rusting,particularlyonthebottomofthecylinder,
missing cylinder foot ring, collar or valve cover,
manufacture or recertication date, and OPD
valve.Thesearethingsthatcanrenderthecylinder
unusableanddangerous.Cylindersareonlyusable
for12yearsfromthedateofmanufactureandmust
berecertiedevery5years.
Checking a Cylinder for Overll:Always
wear frost proof gloves and a face shield before
attemptingtocheckfuelcylinderforoverll.
1. Take to a safe area outside, away from open
amesandcigarettes.
2. Open the xed liquid level gauge (bleeder
valve).
3. Observethegasexiting fromthevalve:white
cloud = OVERFILLED; no cloud visible =
SAFE!
4. Ifoverlled,allowtoventuntilvaporisclear.
Do not attempt to repair a damaged propane
cylinder yourself.Return the cylinder to your
propanevendorforauthorizedservice.
Cylinder Storage & Transportation:Propane
fuel cylinders, whether full or empty, should
be stored OUTSIDE the building in a secure,
approved cylinder storage cabinet in accordance
with NFPA58.Do not store cylinders near other
ammableorcombustiblematerials.Thepropane
fuelcylindersthatEaglemachinesusearevertical
cylindersandshouldalwaysremaininthevertical
position, even when being transported or stored.
This position assures the pressure relief valve
and other ttings are in direct contact with the
vaporin thecylinder andnotthe liquid.Keep the
safety relief valve pointed away from anything
that escaping propane couldcome in contact with
possiblycausingareoraccident.Removecylinder
from machine when not in use.Local authorities
mayhaveadditionalrequirementsforfuelcylinder
storage.Alwaysconsultwiththelocalremarshal
forlocalcodes.
NFPA58 Chapter 5 addresses the storage
of portable containers.This standard says,
“Containersinstorageshallbelocatedtominimize
exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical
damage,ortampering.”NFPA585-3detailswhat
isallowed tobestored inbuildings frequentedby
thepublic.NOTE:Onlycylinderswithamaximum
LP-Gas capacity of no more than 16.8 ounces
shall be permitted to be stored or displayed in
buildingsfrequentlybythepublic.Eaglemachines
use a 20 POUND capacity cylinder and are not
allowed to be stored in buildings frequented by
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