Superabrasive
Owner’s Manual – LAVINA® LB36G-S
5/2018
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engines used outdoors, but CARB/EPA approval does not signify
that the engine is safe to use indoors.
CGA
The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) has set a limit of 1500 ppm
CO in exhaust flow.
OSHA
For propane powered machines used indoors, the Occupational
Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has established a limit
of 50 ppm CO for 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) in
ambient air and is considering a limit of 800 ppm CO in exhaust
flow.
DOT
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has established
regulations regarding the safety of fuel cylinders including the
ones used on propane powered floor care machines.
Local Agencies
Local law enforcement agencies such as the local Fire Marshall
also rely on independent testing labs such as UL and CGA before
giving their approval of the use of some equipment. These labs
thoroughly test equipment and submit their stamp of approval
only after rigorous testing. While not being required by all law
enforcement agencies, the stamp of approval by these agencies
further assures the operator that he or she is working with and
around safe equipment.
NOTE: In order to reduce all consequences of the above-
mentioned risks, we advise that machine operators will follow
the instructions in the manual at all times.
RESIDUAL RISKS
During the normal operating and maintenance cycles, the
operator is exposed to few residual risks, which cannot be
eliminated due to the nature of the operations.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Working area must be clear from any debris or objects.
A first-time operator must always read the manual and pay
attention to all safety instructions.
All propane connections and cables must be inspected for
potential damages.
Perform general daily inspections of the machine and
inspect the machine before each use.
Always inspect the safety devices:
The machine must be clean
Never operate the machine in the rain!
Confirm that there are no missing parts especially after
transportation, repair or maintenance.
Before filling the water tank with water make sure the
machine is not working.
Before turning on the machine make sure that the base is
placed on the floor, the machine MUST NOT be in an
upright position when turned on!
OPERATING MACHINE
When operating the Lavina® LB36G-S, make certain that
there is no one, but you around the machine.
Never leave the machine unattended while working.
The water hose must move freely and must be damage-
free.
Check if the floor, you work on, is not too uneven. If this is
the case, it may damage the machine.
AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED
Clean the machine and its surroundings properly
Empty and clean the water tank
Store the machine in a safe place
Place the Propane bottle outside in its storage
THE WORK AREA
Make certain that people or vehicles do not enter the work
area.
Avoid cables and hoses being in the way.
Always check the floor for debris
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Always wear safety shoes when working with the machine.
Always wear ear protectors when working with the
machine.
All personnel in the immediate work area must wear safety
glasses with side shields.
Always wear safety gloves when changing the tools.
Always wear clothes suitable for the work environment.
Always wear Carbon Monoxide Indicator badges as an
extra precaution.
The plastic indicator contains a colored indicator button
that darkens in the presence of Carbon Monoxide. The
relative darkness of the indicator button indicates the level
of CO in the ambient atmosphere. Most indicator badges
have a useful life of 30 days, depending on the
concentration of contaminants, humidity, and
temperature.
TESTING
There are a great number of instruments offered on the
market to test for toxic gases. Only those designed to read
carbon monoxide resulting from combustion engines is
considered acceptable for testing exhaust emissions from
propane powered floor machines.
Some instruments are used to read “ambient air” and may
be damaged if used to take readings in the muffler or tail
pipe. Selecting the proper instrument is an important part
of meeting the testing requirements.
Generally speaking, units capable of reading in ppm, (parts
per million), at ranges from 0 to 1000 are adequate for
checking ambient air (air in the breathing zone of the
operator). Instruments capable of testing carbon monoxide
in the exhaust should be able to read from 0 to at least
