
I.
PROPANE MACHINE SAFETY
A. Purpose
The accepted demand for and use of propane powered floor machines underscoresthe need for responsible manufacturers
and
users
to
stress the importance
of
safety. This manual is designed to provide the information
you
need to ensure properand safe
use ofpropane poweredfloor machines.
In
addition, we recommend operators
of
propane powered floor machines complete a program of training and certification
for the safe operation
of
this equipment. Contact Pioneer Eclipse
at
1-800-334-2246 for informaflon
on
Factory Certified
Technician Training.
B. Refueling
and
Storage
of
Fuel Cylinders
Propanecylinders should only be filled by
an
authorized propane dealer. When not
in
use,
they
shOuld
always
be
stored outside
in
an
upright position
in
asecure, tamper-proof, steel
mesh
storagecabinet. This cabinet may be located next
to
the building but
with
at
leastfive feet (1.5
m)
of
space between the cabinetandthe nearestbuilding opening (door or window).
The National FireProtectionAssociation (NFPA) Standardfor Storage
and
Handling of
LP
Gasis the appropriate authorityforsale
propane use. Acopyofthis publication isavailable through the National Fire Protection Association
in
Qµincy, Massachusetts
(1-800-334-3555).
C.
Safety
in
Engineering
Pioneer Eclipseengineersand manufactures machines utilizing U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories)
and
C.G.A. (Canadian Gas
Association) approved components where possible. When atag ortags bearingthe U.L.,
CE
and/orC.G.A. insignia is/are affixed
to the machine,
it
indicates thatthe entire machine has been researched, tested,
and
is listed by
one
orboth organizations as
having met all
of
theirsafetycriteria.
In
some cases, the tag will be affixedto a particular component. This means that only the component
is
listed. Component
recognition for the following parts
is
important: fuel cylipders, couplings, regulators,
and
fuel lines. Westrongly recommend that
you
use only machines meetingthe above minimum
r6qUii"ements.
Even
though propanepoweredfloor machines manufactured
by
Pioneer Eclipse meetthe 0.S.H.A. TimeWeightedAverage
(TWA) standardfor noise,
we
still recommend that hearing protection be worn bythe operator.
D.
Use
and
Care
All machines manufactured by Pioneer Eclipsecome with a detailed Operator's Manual. Safety dictates thatbefore using any new
equipment, it
is
important
to
read
and
understand the Operator's Manual. Westrongly recommend this practice.
E.
Canadian Safety Regulations
1.
A sign indicating "NO SMOKING" shall
be
permanentlydisplayed
at
the storage area. The sign shall be
in
accordancewith the
sign required
in
Clause 10.12.3
of
CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91,Propane Installation
Code.
2.
When the cylinder
is
attachedto the floor maintenance machinefor
use,
the operatorshall not leave the unit unattended except
for short periods of time such
as
rest stops, washroom or meal stops.
3.
The requirements of
1.10.1
(e)
and
(g)
do
not
applyin industrialbuildings.
4.
Afloor maintenance machine shall only be used
in
buildings:
a)
provided with continuous mechanical ventilation that removes the products
of
combustion
to
the outdoors of not lessthan
300 CFM foreach 10,000 Btuh inputortraction thereof.
b)
provided with natural ventilation of notlessthan 300CFM for
each
10,000
Btuh
input orfraction thereof, based
on
a
maximum ofone quarterairexchange per hourforthe netbuilding volume.
5.
The owner
of
afloor maintenance machlneshall ensure that the operator has participatedinacourse authorized
by
the
manufacturerof the unit
on
the safe handling of propane and the sate operation ofthe machine.
6.
The ownerof afloor maintenance machine shall ensurethat the unitis maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommended maintenance procedures
in
asafeoperatingcondition and the ownershall maintain a record
of
themaintenance
for aperiod
of
two years.
7.
Before transporting afloor maintenance machine, the cylindershall
be
securelyfastened with the system valve closed,
and
the
cylinder shall be located
in
a well ventilated space.
F.
Test
for
Operator-Ear
Sound
Pressure
Level
Pioneer Eclipse measures and rates the operator-ear sound pressure level for hand-guided floor treatment and floor
cleaning machines for industrial
use.
All tests are perlormed
in
accordance with European Machinery Directive (98/37/EC).
• Outdoor test area consists of a flat open space tree from effects
of
signboards, buildings or hillsides for
at
least 15m (50
ft) from the center of the test surtace. Indoor tests are conducted
in
a semi-anechoic or sound_deadening
room.
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