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Fuel Handling Precautions
General
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if petrol (gasoline) is to be
handled safely. It also outlines other areas of risk which
must not be ignored. This information is issued for basic
guidance only and, if in doubt, appropriate enquiries
should be made of your local Fire Officer.
Petrol - Gasoline
When petrol (gasoline) evaporates it produces 150 times
its own volume in vapour which when diluted with air
becomes a readily ignitable mixture. The vapour is heavier
than air and will always fall to the lowest level. It can
readily be distributed throughout any indoor environment
by air currents, consequently, even a small spillage of
petrol (gasoline) is potentially very dangerous.
Petrol (gasoline) is highly flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions. When opening the
fuel tank cap always observe all the following items;
Turn the motorcycle ignition switch OFF.
Do not smoke.
Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM, C02,
HALON or POWDER close at hand when handling or
draining fuel or fuel systems. Fire extinguishers must
also be present in areas where fuel is stored.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery, negative (black)
lead first, before carrying out dismantling or draining
work on a fuel system.
Whenever petrol (gasoline) is being handled, drained,
stored or when fuel systems are being dismantled, make
sure the area is well ventilated. All potential forms of
ignition must be extinguished or removed (this includes
any appliance with a pilot light>. Any lead-lamps must
be flame-proof and kept clear of any fuel spillage.
Warning notices must be posted at a safe distance from
the site of the work to warn others that petrol is being
openly handled. The notice must instruct the reader of
the precautions which must be taken.
Failure to observe any of the above warnings may lead
to a fire hazard which could result in personal injury.
General Information
No one should be permitted to repair components
associated with petrol/gasoline without first having
specialist training on the fire hazards which may be
created by incorrect installation and repair of items
associated with petrol/gasoline.
Repairs carried out by untrained personnel could bring
about a safety hazard leading to a risk of personal injury.
Draining or extraction of petrol/gasoline from a vehicle
fuel tank must be carried out in a well ventilated area.
The receptacle used to contain the petrol/gasoline must
be more than adequate for the full amount of fuel to be
extracted or drained. The receptacle should be clearly
marked with its contents, and placed in a safe storage
area which meets the requirements of local authority
regulations.
When petrol/gasoline has been extracted or drained
from a fuel tank, the precautions governing naked lights
and ignition sources should be maintained.
Failure to observe any of the above warnings could
bring about a safety hazard leading to a risk of personal
injury.
Fuel Tank Removal
Fuel tanks should have a 'PETROL (GASOLINE)
VAPOUR' warning label attached to them as soon as they
are removed from the vehicle. In all cases, they must be
stored in a secured, marked area.
Chassis Repairs
If the motorcycle is involved in an accident or collision it
must be taken to an authorised Triumph dealer for
repair or inspection. Any accident can cause damage to
the motorcycle, which if not correctly repaired, may
cause a second accident which may result in injury or
death.
The frame must not be modified as any modification to
the frame such as welding or drilling may weaken the
frame resulting in an accident.
SelVice Manual - Rocket III I Classic I Touring
1.11
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