Petrol - Gasoline; Fuel Tank Removal; Chassis Repairs - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

General Information
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 ievel. 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 fuei 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.
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.
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