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Ice Rink Air Quality
Engine Emission Systems - Inspection and Maintenance
DANGER!
Internal combustion engines produce exhaust emissions that
contain dangerous gases, including carbon monoxide (CO) and
nitrogen dioxide (NO
2
). These gases can cause serious injury or
death.
The rink MUST be adequately ventilated during every operation
of the ice resurfacer. Also the resurfacer must be kept properly
maintained and serviced at all times and the engine timing should
always be properly set. Each person who operates and maintains
the resurfacer should be so instructed.
Please keep in mind that adequate ventilation, monitoring the
facility's indoor air quality (for CO and NO
2
levels) and the
condition of the machine is, at all times, the complete responsibility
of the rink.
The safe and correct operation and maintenance of the resurfacer, the engine and the engine
exhaust system includes:
• Measuring the facility's indoor air quality daily (for CO and NO
2
levels).
• Measuring and recording the engine emission levels every 300 hours. The
emission levels must not have increased more than 20% from the previous
readings.
• Adjusting engine components (when applicable) to ensure correct operation
and optimum engine emission levels.
• Inspecting, adjusting (when applicable), maintaining and replacing engine
and exhaust system components when required.
• Starting and warming up the engine properly so that the machine is in "closed
loop" mode when on the ice.
• Never operating the machine with the check engine light on continuously.
If you do not have the tools, education or expertise to inspect, maintain, repair or replace
these items, contact a reputable, licensed mechanic for assistance.
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