Scania L Series Product Information page 37

Gas vehicles
Fire
In the event of a fire: If possible, cut off the gas supply by switching off the
engine.
The area around the vehicle must then be evacuated. Cordon off an area of a
radius of at least 300 m around the vehicle. Only then can fire extinguishing
activities be carried out, if they can be performed in a safe way. Otherwise,
wait until the gas has burnt up.
Water or carbon dioxide must never be used to extinguish LNG vehicles. This
can lead to a powerful fire sequence and at worst an explosion. Use a powder
fire extinguisher instead.
Do not cool down the temperature-sensitive fuses on CNG tanks, as this can
cause the safety valves to close or cease to open. This can lead to a terrible fire
or, in the worst case, an explosion
WARNING!
Avoid cooling the tanks or spraying water on the fire. This will result in a
more powerful fire.
WARNING!
The safety valve is triggered at abnormally high temperatures or pressure,
in order to prevent an explosion. This produces a burst of flame tens of
metres long. Evacuate the area in the direction of the safety valve.
WARNING!
Use a powder fire extinguisher.
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