Page 48 - Propane Vehicle Essentials and Safety Practices

Safety Precautions When Depressurizing

• Always wear personal protective equipment
(PPE)
o Safety glasses
o Gloves Lesson 6.3
• Always depressurize outdoors
• Never perform around ignition sources Defueling
• When reassembling
o Always follow manufacturer torque procedures
o Leak check all connections when reassembling Torque Procedures
o Use approved thread tape and sealant

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When and Why Defueling Is Necessary Planned Defueling

• Final disposal of vehicle

• Service related
o Component replacement (warranty, recall or failure)

Planned Emergency

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