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Purpose
The accepted demand for and use of propane
powered floor machines underscores the need for
responsible manufacturers and users to stress the
importance of safety. This manual is designed to
provide the information you need to ensure proper
and safe use of propane powered floor 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.
Refueling and Storage of Fuel
Cylinders
Propane cylinders should be filled only by an
authorized propane dealer. When not in use, they
should always be stored outside in an upright position
in a secure, tamper-proof, steel mesh storage
cabinet. This cabinet may be located next to the
building but with at least five feet (1.5 m) of space
between the cabinet and the nearest building opening
(door or window).
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standard for Storage and Handling of LP Gas is the
appropriate authority for safe propane use. A copy of
this publication is available through the National Fire
Protection Association in Quincy, Massachusetts
(1-800-344-3555).
Safety in Engineering
Amano Pioneer Eclipse engineers and manufactures
machines utilizing UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and
CGA (Canadian Gas Association) approved
components where possible. When a tag or tags
bearing the CE and/or CGA insignia is/are affixed to
the machine, it indicates that the entire machine has
been researched, tested, and is listed by one or both
organizations as having met all of their safety criteria.
In some cases, the tag will be affixed to a particular
component. This means that only the component is
listed. Component recognition for the following parts
is important: fuel cylinders, couplings, regulators, and
fuel lines. We strongly recommend that you use only
machines meeting the above minimum requirements.
Even though propane powered floor machines
manufactured by Amano Pioneer Eclipse meet the
OSHA Time Weighted Average (TWA) standard for
noise, we strongly recommend that hearing protection
be worn by the operator.
Use and Care
All machines manufactured by Amano Pioneer
Eclipse come with a detailed Operator’s Manual.
Safety dictates that before using any new equipment,
it is important to read and understand the Operator’s
Manual. We strongly recommend this practice.
Canadian Safety Regulations
1. A sign indicating “NO SMOKING” shall be
permanently displayed at the storage area. The
sign shall be in accordance with the sign required
in Clause 10.12.3 of CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91,
Propane Installation Code.
2. When the cylinder is attached to the floor
maintenance machine for use, the operator shall
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
apply in industrial buildings.
4. A floor 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 less than 300 CFM for each
10,000 Btu-hr input or fraction thereof.
b) provided with natural ventilation of not less
than 300 CFM for each 10,000 Btu-hr input or
fraction thereof, based on a maximum of one
quarter air exchange per hour for the net build-
ing volume.
5. The owner of a floor maintenance machine shall
ensure that the operator has participated in a
course authorized by the manufacturer of the unit
on the safe handling of propane and the safe oper-
ation of the machine.
6. The owner of a floor maintenance machine shall
ensure that the unit is maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommended
maintenance procedures in a safe operating
condition and the owner shall maintain a record of
the maintenance for a period of two years.
7. Before transporting a floor maintenance machine,
the cylinder shall be securely fastened with the
system valve closed, and the cylinder shall be
located in a well ventilated space.
Propane Machine Safety