Lp9.9 operators manual final en 2, Understanding propane, Warning – LEHR 9.9 HP 4-STROKE User Manual
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WARNING:
PROPANE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, AND ITS
VAPORS CAN EXPLODE IF IGNITED.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PROPANE UNITS
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Burning propane makes Carbon Monoxide (CO). CO is
invisible, has no smell and can kill you. Operating your
outboard engine in an enclosed area can be dangerous.
1. Use only in well ventilated areas. If you experience
headache, drowsiness, or nausea, turn unit off and
get fresh air quickly.
2. Never use where people are sleeping.
3. Follow unit instructions for proper use.
HANDLING & STORAGE OF PROPANE TANKS
1. Keep out of reach of children.
2. Never expose to heat, sparks, or flame.
3. Never store in direct sunlight.
4. Never store at temperatures above 120 degrees F
°
(49
°
C).
5. Never store in living spaces.
6. Always use tank until it is completely empty.
7. Never store in luggage or take on trains or aircraft.
8. To discard, contact local refuse hauler or recycle center.
9. Never put in fire or incinerator. Do not puncture.
NOTE: FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Propane tanks contain enough gas to cause serious fire,
explosion, and burns. To reduce chance of leak, fire, or
explosion, take the following precautions:
BEFORE USE
1. Check tank and hose seals. Never use with
damaged or missing seals. Clean tank if dirt or rust
particles are in valve area.
2. Attach tanks outdoors away from pilot lights, flames,
sparks or other ignition sources. These sources can
ignite leaking gas.
4. Hand tighten only. Never use tools to tighten.
Over tightening can damage seals.
5. Check for leaks. Put soapy water on connections.
Look for bubbles. Listen for hiss of escaping gas. Feel
for extreme cold. Smell for rotten egg odor. Do not
use if leaking.
6. Read and follow operation instructions.
DURING USE
Never use near pilot lights, flames, sparks, or other
ignition sources. They can ignite leaking gas.
AFTER USE
1. Turn engine off and let cool.
2. Detach tank when not in use.
3. Detach outdoors away from pilot lights, flames, sparks,
or other ignition sources, they can ignite leaking gas.
4. Replace valve and connector caps to keep them clean.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Leave area quickly and call for help.
2. Let the tank burn out.
UNDERSTANDING PROPANE
NOTE: Use propane only in tanks specifically designed
and approved for this unit. Propane is a combustible
gas, it is colorless and thus invisible to the naked eye.
Propane has a harmless odorant added so that it is
possible to smell it. The user should be familiar with the
smell of propane (smells like sulfur or rotten eggs). If at
any time the smell of propane is identified, turn off the
engine. If the leak persists, remove the propane tank.
Never attempt to operate a unit that has a suspected
leak. Always remove the propane tank from any unit
that has a suspected leak.