Precautions To Be Taken Before Carrying Out Any Repair Work - CITROEN 2001 BERLINGO Handbook

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS : PETROL/LPG DUAL FUEL SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY REPAIR WORK

Any work on a gas powered vehicle must be carried out in a venti-
lated area.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Ensure the vehicle is connected to earth.
Ensure the vehicle is kept away from the following hazards :
- Sparks.
- Flames.
- Slow combustion (lit cigarette).
Drain the fuel tank using "flare" type material (following the ins-
tructions for this material) before performing one of the following
operations :
- Remove the gauge valve.
- Working on the fuel tank.
Before removing the fuel tank or working on the gas circuit located
downstream of the safety electrovalve (on the gauge valve), perform
the following operations :
- Close the safety electrovalve.
- Switch the engine to use gas.
- Wait for the engine to stop due to lack of fuel.
After each operation, check that the circuit is sealed using one of
the following systems :
Electronic detector .
- Soapy water.
- Any other leak detection product.
Remove the fuel tank when the vehicle is to be subject to high
temperatures (above 50oC) (spray booth).
Do not clean the engine compartment with a high pressure device
and do not use detergents .
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