TVR Cerbera Service/Workshop Manual page 3

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WARNING: When a car is undergoing any work that
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battery terminals may ignite any fuel vapour in the air.
All forms of ignition should therefore be extinguished
before fuel system work commences and it should
always be done by a TVR technician with fuel system
training.
Hot Fuel Handling Precautions
WARNING: The listed procedures must be followed
before any operation requiring fuel to be drained from
the fuel tank is started.
1.
Firstly, time should be allowed for the fuel to cool,
avoiding contact with hot fuels.
The system should be vented during drainage by
2.
loosening the fuel filler cap, ensuring that a ventilated
area is used when this operation is carried out. The filler
Fuel Tank Repair
Under no circumstances should a repair to any fuel tank
be attempted.
U sed Engine Oil
WARNING: After lengthened and repeated contact with
used engine oil the natural fats
ly removed leading to dermatitisand other skin disor­
ders.
Adequate means of skin protection and washing facili­
ties should be provided as engine oil contains potential­
ly harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.
Handling Precautions
1.
Avoid lengthened and repeated contact with used
engine oiL
Protective clothing , including impervious gloves
2.
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3. Avoid contaminating clothes, that are directly in
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contact with the skin.
4. Immediate first aid treatment should be obtained
in the event of oil coming in contact with
open cuts or wounds.
5. Do not wash the skin using gasoline, kerosene, diesel
fuel, petrol, thinners or solvents.
6 . Where and when practical, degrease components
before handling.
7. Eye protection should be worn, e.g. goggles, or face
shields, where there is a risk of eye contact.
An eye wash facility should always be provided.
Disposing of Used Oils
When considering the disposal of used oil give due con­
sideration to any adverse enviromental effects it will
have and dispose of it through authorised waste dispos­
al contractors as it is illegal to pour used oil into the
sewerage system, into waterways, or onto the ground.
If in doubt contact your local Enviromential Health
office for advice on disposal facilities.
Re p airs & Replacements
When replacement parts are required it is essential that
all parts are obtained from TVR Engineering.
Attention is particularly drawn to the following points
concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts
and accessories: safety features embodied in the vehi­
cle may be impaired if parts, other than those specified
by TVR Engineering are fitted.
isla tion prohibits the use of parts not to the manu fac­
tures specification. Any torque wrench values given in
the manual must be strictly adhered to. Locking devices
where specified must be fitted, if any such device is
impaired during removal it must be replaced with a new
one. Certain fasteners must not be re-used.
In order to avoid delay the following information
should be read carefully and the instructions followed
In certain countries, leg­
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