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the public. In addition, the standard (NFPA 58
5-4.2.1 (b) says “Containers shall be protected
by alockable,ventilatedmetallockerorrackthat
preventstamperingwithvalvesandpilferingofthe
cylinder.”Thestandardalsoincludesthedistance
fromanydoorwayoropeninginthebuilding“shall
beatleast5feet.”
When transporting fuel cylinders it is
recommendedthattheservicevalveisclosedand
thecylindersarefirmlysecuredinthe vehicle.If
installedonamachinethemachineitselfshouldbe
firmlysecured.Neverallowafuelcylindertoroll
aroundinthebackofapickup,trailerorvehicle.
Formoreinformationonpropanesafety,approved
fuelcylindersandcomponents,transporting,storage
andfillingcylinders visitthefollowingweb sites:
www.propane101.com
www.propanesafety.com
www.nfpa.org
www.epa.org
Additional Caution!
In some areas your propane supplier or vendor may offer an “exchange service”
where they set up a security storage cage/rack and exchange filled cylinders for
empty ones or fill them on sight from a delivery truck. If you subscribe to that type of
service be very careful to:
• MakesurethevendorinstallsaVERTICALcylinderrackfor
verticalcylinders.
• Checkeachcylinderforoverfill.
• CheckeachexchangedcylindertobeassureditisaVAPOR
DRAWcylinder.
• Checkthemanufacturingdateonthecollartobeassuredithas
notpasseditsrecertificationdate(twelveyears).
Emergency Situations with Propane
PressureReliefValveVents:Coolthecylinderas
quickly aspossibleusingwaterorafireextinguisher
on thebodyofthecylinder.Ifthepropanevapor
fromthepressurereliefvalveshouldignitedonot
attempt toextinguishtheflame!Itisconsumingthe
propanegasasitisrelieved.Instead,pointthefire
extinguisherorwaterhoseonthecylindertocoolit
downandlowerthepressureinthecylinder.The
reliefvalvewillcloseandthefirewillgoout.
OperatorHeadache,DizzinessorNauseousness:
Immediately shut down machine and get to fresh
air. These symptoms can be caused by CO and
can lead to serious health risks. To prevent such
situations never operate propane machines in a
closed environment. Maintain ventilation at all
times. Follow machine and engine maintenance
proceduresstrictly.Haveengineemissionschecked
quarterly.
PropaneSmell:Ifyousmelltheodorofpropane,
stop the engine, remove the cylinder and take it
outside for inspection. Check all connections for
leaks.Informyoursupervisor.
Odors Other Than Propane: Potentially toxic
emissions are produced by internal combustion
engines. Properly maintained engines produce
a small amount of these gases including carbon
monoxide. Although carbon monoxide has no
odor,thehydrocarbonsdoandanelevationofodor
may indicate increased CO as well. Inform your
supervisor.
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