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General Safety Practices
Lubricants
Most lubricants are ammable.
• Keep all lubricants stored in properly marked containers and away from
unauthorized persons.
• Store all oily rags or other ammable material in an approved container, in
a safe place.
• Do not weld or ame cut on pipes or tubes that contain ammable uids.
Clean them thoroughly with non-ammable solvent before welding or ame
cutting on them.
• Remove all ammable materials such as oil and other debris before they
accumulate on the Zamboni machine.
• Do not expose the ice resurfacer to ames, burning, etc. if at all possible.
• Have a re extinguisher available and know how to use it. Inspect and have
it serviced as recommended on its instruction plate.
Lines, Tubes and Hoses
• Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent or damaged
lines, tubes or hoses.
• Repair any loose or damaged oil lines, tubes and hoses. Leaks can cause
res. Contact the Zamboni Company or your Zamboni machine dealer for
repair or replacement.
• Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your bare hand to check for
leaks. Use a board or cardboard to check for leaks. Tighten all connections
to the recommended torque. Replace if any of the following conditions are
found:
• End ttings damaged or leaking.
• Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed.
• Outer covering ballooning locally.
• Evidence of kinking or crushing of the exible part of hose.
• Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are installed correctly
to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts and excessive heat during
operation.