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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:
1. Leaks, dents, scrapes, gouges or corrosion of the pressure
vessel, with emphasis on the bottom of the cylinders.
2. Damage to the various valves and liquid level guage.
3. Debris in the relief valve.
4. Indication of leakage at valves and/or threaded connection.
• 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.
CNG Fuel System
The installation of distribution, storage and dispensing (charging) systems must be done
in accordance with the ANSI/IAS NGV4.1-1999 / CSA 12.5-M99 (R04) and any other
applicable regulations. Your local gas utility company must be advised of your installation.
The machines's CNG cylinders must be charged in accordance with the ANSI/IAS NGV4.1-
1999 / CSA 12.5-M99 (R04).
Only properly trained and designated persons should charge the CNG fuel cylinders on the
machine.
• Never smoke when charging the CNG fuel cylinders on the machine.
• 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 possible ignition sources is recommended.
• Never charge the cylinders in excess of their maximum allowable service
pressure at normal temperature. Department of Transportation and Transport
Canada containers shall be charged in accordance with DOT and TC
regulations.
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