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Avant 220/225
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LPG Fuel - Safety (225LPG)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas is extremely flammable and
is heavier than air and tends to settle in low areas
where a spark or flame could ignite gas.
Do not start or operate this engine in a poorly
ventilated area where leaking gas could accumulate
and endanger safety of persons in area.
Handle the LPG equipment with care and stop the
use of the loader immediately if you think that it may
be damaged. Contact authorised service to sort out
the problem.
See storage instructions on page 49.
Fuel can explode or burn, risk of severe burns and
personal injury - No smoking or open flames near
fuel
DANGER
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Always stop the engine and allow
it to cool before changing a gas
cylinder.
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Close the manual valve of the gas
cylinder and let the engine run
until gas hoses are empty before
disconnecting any fitting.
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Make sure you use correct type of
LPG gas and that hose fittings are
correct for the bottle type.

Always keep LPG cylinders in
upright position. Store LPG gas
bottles correctly. See page
49.
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Keep fuel away from heat and
sources of ignition. Do not smoke
when handling gas.

Leaking gas is heavier than air.
Safety of LPG systems
Keep the entire LPG system in good condition to
keep the LPG system safe and to avoid leaks. Use
only correct type of gas bottles, refer to page
26.
Improperly installed and maintained gas equipment
can cause fuel supply system or other components
to malfunction, causing gas leaks. It is recommended
to have the LPG system inspected annually (hoses,
fittings, pressure regulator). Propane fuel supply
systems must be installed and serviced only by
qualified service professionals. Observe all local
regulations concerning the handling of LPG
equipment.
Handling of LPG bottles
Always keep gas bottle upright. This ensures that the
overpressure relief of the bottle can function as
intended.
Stop the engine and switch off the main current with
the battery disconnect switch before changing the
gas bottle.
Make sure the gas bottle has an overpressure relief
valve fitted. Pressure inside the gas bottle depends
on ambient temperature. In case of overpressure in
the cylinder, the overpressure relief valve will vent
out propane to keep pressure inside the tank at a
safe level.
Close the manual shut off valve on the gas bottle
carefully, do not overtighten the valve. Typically the
valve needs to be opened about 2-3 rounds to be
fully open.
Notice the inspection year that has been marked on
the bottle. The gas bottle must be inspected by a
licenced professional before the year marked on the
bottle. If there are no markings on the bottle, or the
inspection date has passed, the gas bottle must be
taken out of service and returned to the retailer.