Karcher KMR 1250 Lpg - Manual (Page 6)

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User Instructions
KMR 1250 LPG
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On behalf of the
environment
Caution, environmental hazard due to exhausted batteries!
Exhausted batteries should not be treated as domestic refuse. Make sure
that are disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner.
Caution, environmental hazard due to engine oil or hydraulic fluid!
After you have changed the engine oil or hydraulic fluid, take the waste
product to a recognised collection point or to a waste disposal company.
Safety Directives
for LPG Motor
Vehicles Liquified petroleum gases (fuel gases) are butane and propane or butane/
propane mixtures. They are supplied in special cylinders. The working pres-
sure of these gases is dependent on the outside temperature.
Caution:
Do not treat liquified petroleum gas in the same way as petrol. Petrol vapori-
zes slowly. Liquified petroleum gas becomes gaseous immediately. The
danger of gas spreading in an enclosed area and igniting is therefore greater
than with petrol.
Therefore:
Be doubly careful; no open flames – ovens, storm lamps, etc. – do not smoke
in storage locations or when carrying out any kind of work on the LPG sy-
stem.
Obligations of the factory management and the employee
All persons handling liquefied gas have an obligation to acquire the know-
ledge regarding the characteristics of liquefied gas which is necessary to
execute their work free of danger. This booklet must always accompany the
sweeper.
Maintenance by experts
Fuel gas systems must be regularly checked by an expert, at least once a
year, for their functioning capability and freedom from leaks (as per ZH 1/57).
The inspection must be attested in writing. The bases for the inspection are §
33 and § 37 UVV (Accident Prevention Regulations) “Use of liquefied gas”
(VGB21 (Association of Superpower Station Operators)).
Initial operation/operation
– Gas may only be used from one cylinder. Using gas from several cylin-
ders simultaneously may result in liquified gas flowing from one cylinder
into another; this will create a non-permissible pressure increase when the
cylinder valve on the overfilled cylinder is subsequently closed (comp. B1
of these guidelines).
– When fitting full cylinders, the correct position of the cylinder is denoted by
“top”. Gas cylinders should be replaced carefully. When installing or
removing, the gas outlet connection fitting of the cylinder valve must be
sealed with a hexagon cap nut which is screwed down with a key.
– Never continue using gas cylinders which are leaking. Following all rele-
vant safety precautions, they should be emptied immediately in the open
air by releasing the gas and then marked as leaking.
When delivering or collecting damaged gas cylinders, the distributor or his
agent (filling station attendant or similar) should be informed immediately
in writing of the existing damage.
– When returning damaged gas cylinders, the distributor or his agent (filling
station attendant or similar) should be informed immediately in writing of
the existing damage.
– After connecting the cylinder, check for leaks using a foaming agent.
– The valves should be opened slowly. They must not be opened or closed
with the aid of striking tools.
In the event of liquified petroleum gas catching fire use only carbon dioxi-
de powder-type fire extinguishers or carbon dioxide gas extinguishers.