GENERAL INFORMATION
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FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Fuel tank repairs
Under no circumstances should a repair to any fuel
tank involving heat treatment be carried out without
first rendering the tank SAFE, by using one of the
following methods:
a. STEAMING: With the filler cap and tank unit
removed, empty the tank. Steam the tank for at least
two hours with low pressure steam. Position the tank
so that condensation can drain away freely, ensuring
that any sediment and sludge not volatized by the
steam is washed out during the steaming process.
b. BOILING: With the filler cap and tank unit
removed, empty the tank. Immerse the tank
completely in boiling water containing an effective
alkaline degreasing agent or a detergent, with the
water filling and also surrounding the tank for at least
two hours.
After steaming or boiling, a signed and dated label to
this effect should be attached to the tank.
Body and chassis repairs
When a body or chassis repairs involve the use of
heat, all fuel pipes which run in the vicinity of the
repair area must be removed, and the tank outlet
plugged, BEFORE HEAT IS APPLIED. If the repair
is in the vicinity of the fuel tank, the tank must be
removed.
Plastic fuel pipes are particularly susceptible to heat,
even at relatively low temperature, and can be
melted by heat conducted from some distance away.
Fuel lines or tanks must not be removed whilst the
vehicle is over an inspection pit.
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