8.8.11 Fuel prefilter – Venting
DANGER
Components are moving or rotating.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Operate the engine at low load only. Keep clear of the danger zone of the engine.
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
WARNING
Liquid or gaseous media, e.g. fuel, are poisonous.
Escaping vapors of highly volatile media, e.g. fuel or ether.
Risk of fatal injury through swallowing; risk of poisoning through inhalation; irritation to eyes
and skin!
• Seek medical attention immediately; do not induce vomiting.
• Do not inhale vapors or smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses.
• If contact is made with skin, wash off with water and soap.
• Keep the engine room well ventilated at all times.
WARNING
Exhaust gases are harmful to health and may cause cancer.
Risk of poisoning and suffocation!
• Keep the engine room well-ventilated at all times.
• Repair leaking exhaust pipework immediately.
WARNING
A high level of noise is produced when the engine is running.
Risk of hearing loss!
• Wear suitable hearing protection.
WARNING
Fuel in the prefilter can be pressurized.
Risk of injury through spraying fuel!
• Wear protective gloves and eye protectors/safety mask.
• Open screw-coupling slowly.
Preparatory steps
1.
Pressure ratios in the fuel prefilter, see (→ Page 127).
• In case of low pressure, vent fuel prefilter according to version A, see (→ Page 141).
• In case of high pressure, vent fuel prefilter according to version B, see (→ Page 142).
2.
With the non-switchable fuel prefilter, the engine must be shut down and secured against starting.
3.
With the switchable fuel prefilter, the cut-out filter module can be vented during engine operation.
Venting fuel prefilter in case of low pressure, version A
1.
Open fuel supply as necessary.
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