Maintenance 207
Slow-fill is done with a vehicle refueling appliance. Refueling will
take about 1 hour per gasoline gallon equivalent with this method.
CAUTION:
Only use slow-fill equipment when ambient
temperatures are below 4°F (-16°C).
REASON: Using fast fill equipment at temperatures
below 4°F (-16°C) may damage the fuel system, potentially
causing a leak.
When refueling, you should use a fuel fill nozzle that complies
with ANSI/AGA NGV1-2006 standards. A fuel fill nozzle that
meets those standards will not permit a gas flow unless there is a
positive connection between the fill nozzle and the vehicle recep-
tacle. It will also not release the vehicle receptacle until the gas
flow has stopped and the captured gas has been safely vented.
Nozzles are designed according to their maximum fill pres-
sure: P24 for 2,400 psi (pounds per square inch), P30 for 3,000
psi and P36 for 3,600 psi.
ALWAYS observe all safety recommendations and operating
instructions on the refueling equipment.
The maximum fill pressure for your MV-1 is 3,600 psi (24,800
kPa), so you should use a P36 nozzle when available. You can
fill from P30 or a P24 nozzles, but they will not fill the tank as
completely as the P36.
To fuel your CNG MV-1:
1. Park with the
driver’s side of the
vehicle closest to
the fueling station.
2. Turn the ignition
switch to the OFF
position.
3. Open the fuel recep-
tacle door and pull
the dust cap off to
access the fueling
receptacle.
4. Attach the fueling
nozzle from the dis-
penser to your vehi-
cle’s fueling receptacle. The nozzle will fit around the
receptacle, and once the locking mechanism is engaged,
the fueling will begin.
NOTE:
The design of fueling nozzles may vary from
station to station. Follow the instructions on the pump to
make sure the fueling nozzle is connected properly.
While refueling, you may hear a chattering sound. This is
WEH is the receptacle manufacturer
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