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in the garages only when sufficient ventila-
tion is guaranteed (no hazardous concen-
tration of explosive gases).
B — storage of gas containers
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Refer to all the national or local require-
ments and regulations on the treatment and
storage of full, portable and closed contain-
ers for compressed, liquefied and dissolved
gases under pressure. For example, it is
prohibited to store pressure containers: in
underground areas; in stairwells, passage-
ways and antechambers, above all in con-
fined areas, yards or passages or near
such; in the safety exits; in garages; in the
workplace. Comply with all the general re-
quirements for use and storage of contain-
ers under pressure provided for by the laws
in force.
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Electric inspection lamps used in these
areas must be equipped with an airtight
chamber and sturdy protective grating.
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Garages, warehouses and repair shops
must be well-ventilated. It should be noted
that liquid gases are heavier than air and
thus accumulate near the ground, in work
pits and in other depressions in the ground,
where they may form explosive mixtures of
gas and air
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Keep containers away from ignition sources
and heat sources.
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Protect containers against sunlight.
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Lock containers when stored, and keep out
of the reach of children.
Exercise caution when handling gas springs and accumulators
WARNING
Gas springs are under high pressure. Improper re-
moval results in an elevated risk of injury.
For ease of operation, various functions on the truck
can be supported by gas springs. Gas springs are
complex components that are subject to high internal
pressures (up to 300 bar). They may under no cir-
cumstances be opened unless instructed to do so,
and may be installed only when not under pressure.
If required, the authorised service centre will de-
pressurise the gas spring in accordance with the reg-
ulations before removal. Gas springs must be dep-
ressurised before recycling.
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Avoid damage, lateral forces, buckling, tempera-
tures over 80°C and heavy contamination.
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Damaged or defective gas springs must be
changed immediately.
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Contact the authorised service centre.
WARNING
Accumulators are under high pressure. Improper in-
stallation of an accumulator results in an elevated
risk of injury.
Before starting work on the accumulator it must be
depressurised.
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Contact the authorised service centre.
Safety
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Exercise caution when handling gas springs and accumulators
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