Iveco DAILY M.Y. 2012, Body Builder Instructions

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APPENDIX B - DAILY CNG AND CNG WITH RECOVERY MODE D
AILY
Base - 02/2012 Printed 603.95.241
Safety rules
Safety rules
B.2 Safety rules
B.2.1 During refuelling
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The gas is usually compressed to 200 bar during refuelling. Small amounts of natural gas may be released during this operation.
The cooling that follows its rapid decompression may cause frostbite symptoms if it comes into contact with the skin. Wear
protective gloves during refuelling.
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Do not smoke, handle open flames or flammable lights.
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Before filling the pressurized gas system, check that it has no visible defects.
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Vehicles to be refuelled must be blocked to prevent them from moving. The engine must be off and the ignition key must be
extracted from the switch.
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Keep fire extinguishers of suitable class (class A, B, C) with other fire extinguishing devices at hand. Class C fire extinguishers
are particularly suitable for methane.
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Avoid releasing the content of cylinders or pressurized gas pipes into the atmosphere.
B.2.2 In the event of leaks
If there are leaks, there is the DANGER OF EXPLOSION so it is important to not only follow all the
rules set out by the law and competent authorities, to but also observe the following safety rules.
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Close the shut-off taps on the gas cylinders, the refuelling pump and the refuelling station tank.
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Switch off the main switch of the electric system of the building or refuelling area.
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Block access to the hazardous area and have unauthorized people move away from the area.
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Promptly notify the competent authorities and ask for a restoration operation.
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Ventilate the entire surrounding environment thoroughly.
B.2.3 In case of fire
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Do not extinguish the flame; if possible, cool the object that has caught fire.
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Close the cylinder cocks and the cocks on the filling risers and tanks.
BURNING GAS = GAS UNDER CONTROL
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If the flames spread to the surrounding environment, proceed in the usual manner with fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire.
Immediately remove the vehicles from the immediate surroundings from the danger zone.
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In the case of fire, promptly inform the local FIRE BRIGADE and proceeding with the fire extinguishing operations.
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Rescue the injured immediately. Rescue operation come before fire extinguishing.
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Switch off the main switch of the electric system of the building or refuelling area.