Fuel: Service Precautions

AS00.00-Z-0022-01A Risk Of Death Caused By Work Performed On Liquified Gas Systems

DANGER: Before commencing any work, ensure that all sources of ignition have been eliminated. Wear protective clothing, safety gloves and eye protection

Potential risks

Risk of death
Risk of explosion caused by liquified petroleum gas leaking out of the system in closed rooms or when gas the tank is overheated due to work being done.

Risk of burn injuries caused by explosions.
Risk of frostbite to skin and body parts caused by liquified petroleum gas spraying out and by coming into contact with components that are near the valve when the tank is being emptied. Risk of poisoning risk of suffocation or caused by inhaling liquified petroleum gas.

Safety instructions/precautions
- Wear protective clothing, safety gloves and eye protection - Keep suitable fire extinguishing equipment at hand
- Keep any flammable materials and objects away from the equipment
- Avoid making any sparks
- Perform a fire check of the surroundings after work has carried out
- Never perform work in closed rooms

Before commencing any work, ensure that all sources of ignition have been eliminated. Ensure adequate ventilation of the immediate area around the vehicle.

Adequate ventilation means an exchange of air at least 3 times an hour at a distance of 3 meters from the gas shutoff valve.

Close the gas shutoff valves at the compressed-gas tanks before commencing repair work.
Close off gas tank valve if vehicle is to remain in closed rooms, e.g. in halls or garages, for longer periods of time.

Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by specially trained personnel.

Due to the fact that explosions can occur when the gas system has leaks, a leak test must be performed before restarting the system after repairs have been done in which the pipes and lines of the gas system have been opened.
In the Federal Republic of Germany, this leak test can only be performed by specially trained DVFG personnel as per the DVGW Work Sheet G 607.

(DVFG - German Liquified Petroleum Gas Association) (DVGW - German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water)

First aid measures:
Move the victim out of the risk area.
If eyes are affected immediately and thoroughly wash out eyes (making sure that eye lids are open) with plenty of clean water. If skin is affected drench with water. The victim must be kept warm and calm.
If inhaled, and if drowsiness, headaches, visual problems or irritation of the eyes, nose and throat occur, remove victim to fresh air. Place unconscious victims in the recovery position and check for breathing and pulse. If there is no breathing or insufficient breathing, the preferable action is to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If necessary, carry out CPR.

For any of these symptoms immediately call a doctor.