Maintaining Units
Periodic Inspections
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MDE-3893P Encore® and Eclipse® Series Owner’s Manual · December 2011
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Do not allow the customer to use units that are leaking fuel.
DEF, flexible fuels such as Biodiesel, high alcohol percentage fuels such as E85, and so on
may be incompatible with certain plumbing materials and hydraulic components.
Use of incompatible materials or components with alternative fuels such as E85 or DEF can
result in leaks or unexpected failures of components resulting in fire or explosion or
environmental damage. When installing components in E85 units, refer to
on
.
When dispensing alternative fuels such as E85 or DEF, verify with the manufacturer if the
material of all plumbing components are compatible with the fuels or DEF being dispensed.
WARNING
Periodic Inspections
Performing General and Component Maintenance Inspections
This section provides instructions for scheduling two types of maintenance inspections:
• General inspections
• Component inspections
Note: This section does not include special inspections such as those required when changing
fuel types. For those requirements, refer to
“Important Considerations When Changing
on
.
Safety Warnings
You are performing inspections and maintenance in a potentially dangerous environment of
flammable fuels/vapors and high voltage. To prevent injury when inspecting a unit at the
islands, follow all safety precautions in
“Important Safety Information”
.
You are performing inspections and maintenance in a potentially dangerous environment
of flammable fuels/vapors and high voltage. Failure to adhere to the safety precautions in
this manual may cause fire or explosion, resulting in severe injury or death. Read and
adhere to all safety precautions before performing any maintenance activity.
WARNING
General Inspections
Perform a general inspection of each unit as follows:
• Every week to ensure that all units are operating properly
• Whenever you receive a complaint about potential unit problems