VDL Futura FHD2 E6, Workshop Manual

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Futura FHD2/FMD2 E6
SAFETY REGULATIONS
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1.6 AVOIDING THE RISK OF FIRE
– Make sure that ignition sources cannot come into contact
with inflammable or explosive liquids and gases. If possi-
ble, keep these substances fully protected.
– Check the fuel lines for leaks and repair any leaks immedi-
ately.
Follow the instructions given below when installing steel
fuel lines.
– Fit the fuel line so that it is free of tension.
– It is not permitted to bend pre-shaped fuel lines.
– Always refit a banjo bolt which has been removed from
a fuel line using new sealing rings and tighten the banjo
bolt to the specified torque.
– Check the connection for fuel leaks after tightening.
– Carelessly fitting steel fuel lines may result in a fuel leak,
which creates a fire hazard.
– In the event of fuel and/or oil leaks or spillages, the engine
encapsulation must be thoroughly cleaned. First, apply a
degreasing agent to the encapsulation material. Then,
wash down the encapsulation with a steam cleaner or a
high-pressure hose.
– To avoid damage to the engine encapsulation when spray-
ing it, maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm between the
engine encapsulation and the sprayer nozzle.
– Clean the engine compartment, and in particular the
encapsulation, at regular intervals by removing flammable
material such as dead leaves and sawdust.
– Do not leave cleaning rags or similar materials in the
engine compartment.
– Repair leaks in the exhaust system immediately. Badly cor-
roded exhaust components should be replaced before they
fail.
– Always remember to refit heat shields after removal.
– Never replace a defective fuse by a fuse of a higher rating
or a bridge.
– When replacing the wiring, always use wiring with the
same diameter.
– Always fuse connected accessories.
– Check wiring which is not protected by a fuse (battery
cables, etc.) to make sure that it is undamaged and prop-
erly attached and positioned.
– Cover inflammable materials during welding and grinding.
Welding splashes and grinding sparks can ignite materials
and cause the fast dispersion of fire.
– Always remove inflammable, conductive materials and
dust from the exhaust system.
– During spraying, damage repair and repair work, make
sure no paint, varnish of other inflammable materials are
applied to the exhaust system and the heat shields.