Meridian Fuel Express, Руководство оператора

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October 2014 | Revision 1.0 Meridian Manufacturing, Inc.
9. OPERATION
9.1 OPERATING SAFETY
DANGER
Explosion/Fire Hazard
The Fuel Trailer is only intended for
use with diesel fuel, gasoline or
non-hazardous liquids, such as diesel
exhaust fluid (DEF). DO NOT use this
trailer with any other flammable liquid, such as
kerosene. Transporting any other flammable or
combustible liquid could result in a fire and
explosion causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
Read and Understand Manual
To prevent personal injury or even death,
be sure you read and understand all of
the instructions in this manual and other related
OEM equipment manuals! The Fuel Trailer, if
not used and maintained properly, can be
dangerous to users unfamiliar with its operation.
Do not allow filling, towing, refueling,
maintaining, adjusting, or cleaning of this trailer
until the user has read this manual and has
developed a thorough understanding of the
safety precautions and functions of the trailer.
DO NOT modify or use this trailer for any
application other than which it was designed.
Trailers that are filled or operated improperly or
by untrained personnel can be dangerous;
exposing themselves and/or bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
1. Make sure that anyone who will be
operating the Fuel Trailer or working
on or around the unit reads and
understands all the operating,
maintenance, and safety information in
the operator’s manual.
2.
Keep all bystanders, especially
children, away from the equipment
when filling or refueling.
3.
Keep working area clean and
free of debris to prevent slipping
or tripping.
4.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing
away from rotating parts on the
machinery being refueled.
5.
Do not place hands, fingers, or arms
between moving parts.
6.
Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
7. Use care when climbing on machinery
to prevent slipping or falling.
8.
Know and follow applicable national,
state, and local safety codes
concerning safe handling of petroleum
fuels.
9.
Gasoline is a highly
flammable fuel. The
improper use, handling, or
storage of gasoline can be dangerous. Never
fill a hot engine. DO NOT fill the engine’s fuel
tank near an open flame while smoking or
while engine is running. DO NOT fill tank in
an enclosed area with poor ventilation. Clean
up any gasoline spills immediately.
10.
STOP
Before filling the
trailer, make
sure the engine
of the tow vehicle is stopped, the transmission
is placed in park, the key is removed, and the
parking brake is set.
11. Only store gasoline in containers with
approved labels, as required by federal
or state authorities. Never store
gasoline in the front compartment of the trailer.
12. Manually control the nozzle valve throughout
the filling process. Keep your face away from
the nozzle or fuel tank opening.
13. Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline
vapors.
14.
Keep gasoline away from your eyes
and skin because it may cause
irritation.
15. Use gasoline only in open areas that
get plenty of fresh air. Never use
gasoline to wash your hands. Remove
gasoline-soaked clothing immediately.
16.
Fill machinery’s fuel tanks no more than
95 percent full to allow for expansion.
Also, do not fill the IBC tank more than
95 percent full.
Chapter 9 | Operation