Safety Precautions On Vehicles With Natural Gas Systems, (Not For North AMERICA)

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There is a risk of fatal injury and explosions due to gas leaking out and contacting ignition sources as well as due to electrostatic discharge.

There is a risk of fatal or serious bodily injury due to an explosion.

-- Never drive vehicles with natural gas systems and very noticeable airflow noises into the service facility. Instead, the vehicle must be parked outside and set up in a safe area. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Procedures on natural gas systems must only be performed by specially qualified technicians. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- On vehicles with natural gas systems with noticeable airflow noises and a gas smell, the gas tank must be manually sealed. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

Ignition sources are extremely dangerous and pose a risk of explosion

Risk of fatal injury and explosions due to ignition sources near the natural gas system. Escaping natural gas can escape and cause an explosion. There is a risk of fatal or serious bodily injury due to an explosion.

-- Never bring ignition sources near the natural gas systems.

Extremely dangerous and risks of explosion due to gas leaking out

Extremely dangerous and risks of explosion due to static discharge near the natural gas system. Escaping natural gas can escape and cause an explosion. There is a risk of fatal or serious bodily injury due to an explosion.

-- Wear protective work clothing with at least 35 % cotton content.

-- Wear safety gloves with at least 35 % cotton content.

-- Wear protective footwear with electro-static discharge protection.

Risk of injury due to high pressure

Gas can leak out uncontrollably under high pressure. Frostbite on the hands and other parts of the body is possible.

-- Reduce the high pressure in the natural gas system before performing any procedures on the high pressure system. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Preform a leak test after working on the natural gas system.