Fuel Handling Precautions; Petrol - Gasoline; Fuel Tank Removal; Chassis Repairs - Triumph Tiger Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
General
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if petrol (gasoline) is to be
handled safely. It also outlines other areas of risk
which must not be ignored. This information is issued
for basic guidance only and, if in doubt, appropriate
enquiries should be made of your local Fire Officer.
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 level. It can readily be distributed throughout a
workshop by air currents, consequently, even a small
spillage of petrol (gasoline) is potentially very
dangerous.
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WARNING: 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,
C0 2 , 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 ona fuel system.
Whenever petrol (gasoline) is being handled,
drained or stored or when fuel 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 .keptclear 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.
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WARNING: 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. .
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WARNING: 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 ofthe 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
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WARNING: 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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