THOR Class C Series Owner's Manual page 80

F U E L S Y S T E M S
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A build-up of static electricity can be caused by reentering a vehicle during fueling. If you
return to the fuel fill pump during refueling, the static may discharge at the fill point, causing a
flash fire or small sustained fire with fuel vapors.
Here are some additional refueling safety guidelines when refueling a vehicle or filling up fuel
storage containers:
• Turn OFF vehicle engine. Disable or turn OFF any auxiliary sources of ignition: the
furnace, water heater, stove, oven, and any pilot lights, etc. Turn OFF the main propane
valve.
• Do not smoke, light matches or lighters while operating the refueling system, or when
using fuel anywhere else.
• Use only the refueling latch provided on the fuel dispenser nozzle.
• Never jam or otherwise try to lock the refueling latch on the fuel fill.
• Do not re-enter your motorhome during refueling. If you cannot avoid re-entering your
vehicle, discharge any static build-up BEFORE reaching for the nozzle, by touching
something metal with a bare hand, such as the vehicle body or frame that is located away
from the nozzle.
• In the unlikely event a static-caused fire occurs when refueling, leave the nozzle in the fill
pipe and back away from the vehicle. Turn OFF the fuel pump master switch immediately.
• Do not over-fill or top-off your vehicle tank, which can cause fuel spillage.
• Never allow children under licensed driving age to operate the pump.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors. Use fuel only in open areas that get plenty
of fresh air.
• Keep your face away from the nozzle or container opening.
• Never siphon fuel by mouth. Never put fuel in your mouth for any reason. Fuel can be
harmful or fatal if swallowed. If someone swallows fuel, do not induce vomiting. Contact
an emergency medical service provider immediately.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin; it may cause irritation.
• Remove fuel-soaked clothing immediately.
• Use gasoline as a motor fuel only. Never use gasoline to wash your hands or as a cleaning solvent.
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