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Module 6: CNG Depressurizing and Defueling

           Lesson 6.5: Safety Practices When Defueling CNG Vehicles

             Always Follow        ▪  Each defueling system is different
             Manufacturer         ▪  Always follow specific procedures for defueling provided by your system manufacturer
             Procedures

             Only Defuel          Defueling may only be performed outdoors.
             Outdoors

             Avoid Ignition       Never perform defueling while smoking, or in the presence of other ignition sources.
             Sources

             Notify Other         When defueling a CNG vehicle, you should notify your co-workers or others in the area
             Workers              so they are aware of the process and can maintain a safe distance from the defueling
                                  event.

             Grounding is         Vehicles being defueled MUST be grounded to earth.
             Required

             Personal Protective   At a minimum, you should wear safety glasses when defueling CNG vehicles.
             Equipment            Your company may have other PPE requirements.

             Fire Extinguishers   Fire extinguishers should be present in the defueling area and the person performing the
                                  defueling should be trained in how to use them.




















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