Safety Precautions When Working With Parking/Auxiliary Heater

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There Is a Risk of Fire and Explosion by the Parking/Auxiliary Heater

In areas that are subject to fire and explosion, a spark or the high temperature of the parking/auxiliary heater can ignite a fire or cause an explosion. It is possible to be burned.

-- In areas that are subject to fire and explosion, switch off the parking/auxiliary heater.

Risk of Poisoning from the Exhaust Fumes

The parking/auxiliary heater produces poisonous exhaust fumes. Respiratory system injury and poisoning are possible.

-- Only switch on the parking/auxiliary heater in closed areas with an exhaust extracting system.

-- Switch off the parking/auxiliary heater in closed areas with no exhaust extracting system.

Risk of Damage by Engine Start

It is possible to damage the parking/auxiliary heater when fuel system components and parking/auxiliary heater coolant circuit components are removed or opened.

-- Never start the engine when these system components are removed or opened.

Malfunctions Due to Air in the Fuel Supply

After working on the fuel tank or the fuel delivery unit, the metering pump draws in air and sends the air to the parking/auxiliary heater. Parking/auxiliary heater malfunctions due to air in the parking/auxiliary heater fuel supply are possible.

-- Fill the fuel extraction tube with fuel.

Risk of Accident and Injury by the Activated Parking/Auxiliary Heater Timer

For vehicles with an activated timer for the parking/auxiliary heater, the parking/auxiliary heater can turn on unintentionally. Poisoning by exhaust fumes and burns from hot parking/auxiliary heater components are possible, as well as the risk of fire and explosion due to high temperatures.

-- Deactivate the timer for the parking/auxiliary heater.