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General Safety Practices
• Physical damage such as dents, scrapes or gouges may materially weaken
the structure of the tank and render it unsafe for use.
• All LP gas containers should be regularly inspected before recharging and
examined again before reuse, for the following defects or damage.
• Keep container valve closed and plugged when not in use.
• Never use a match or open ame to check for leaks, use a soap solution.
• Always close the LPG tank service valve, remove the tank(s) and store them
in an outside, locked cage when the Zamboni machine is parked for the night
or for any extended length of time.
• Never smoke when lling, installing or changing the fuel tanks on the
machine.
• Inspect for deterioration, damage or loss of exible seals in the ll or servicng
connection.
• Do not overll LP gas containers.
• Keep all sources of open ame, spark or other ignition such as stoves,
furnaces, water heaters or any appliance using a pilot light away from fuel
storage, fuel use and refueling areas. Under well ventilated conditions, a
minimum distance of 20 feet from all ignition sources is recommended.
• Do not operate the machine if an odor of gasoline or LPG or CNG is present
or if other explosive conditions exist.
• Refuel outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• DO NOT refuel when the engine is running or hot. Allow engine and engine
exhaust system and catalytic convertor to cool for a minimum of ve minutes
before refueling.
• Never ll the gasoline tank completely full or to a point where the gasoline is
overowing. Always leave a small portion of the gas tank and the entire ll
tube empty. This will allow for the expansion and movement of the gasoline
and will minimize sloshing and potentially spilling the gasoline when the
machine moves.
• If gasoline is spilled, avoid creating any source of ignition until the gasoline
has been completely removed.
• LPG is heavier that air and spreads rapidly. Stop all leaks quickly. Shut off
the source of gas.
• If a re starts, evacuate the area and notify the re department.
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