Fuel Charging System (03.04); Safety Precautions - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Engine (03.00)

Fuel Charging System (03.04)

Safety Precautions

Operations on fuel system result in fuel liquid and vapour
being present in the working environment. This presents a
very serious risk and the following precautions must be
strictly observed:
Operations on refuelling and the fuel system must only be
performed by personnel who have completed training on
fuel handling.
Smoking must not be allowed near the working area. "NO
SMOKING" signs must be posted around the working
Any operation which could involve sparks or naked lights
(e.g. battery testing, welding, metal grinding, etc.) must not
be allowed near the working area.
A CO2 fire extinguisher must be available close at hand.
Dry sand must be available close at hand to soak up any
accidental fuel spillage.
If necessary, empty the fuel into an explosion proof
container using suitable fireproof fuel handling
The working area must be well ventilated.
Disconnect the battery before commencing work on the
Depressurise the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel
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