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WEBM1000 Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM))
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Fire Prevention and Explosion
Prevention
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Illustration 19
Regeneration
The exhaust gas temperatures during regeneration
will be elevated. Follow proper fire prevention
instructions and use the disable regeneration
function when appropriate.
General
All fuels, most lubricants, and some coolant mixtures
are flammable.
To minimize the risk of fire or explosion, the following
action
s are recommended.
Always perform a Walk-Around Inspection, which
may help you iden
tify a fire hazard. Do not operate a
machine when a fire hazard exists. Contact your
dealer for service.
Understand the use of the primary exit and
alt
ern
ative exit on the machine. Refer to Operation
and Maintenance Manual, “Alternative Exit”.
Do not operate a machine with a fluid leak. Repair
lea
ks and
clean up fluids before resuming machine
operation. Fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot
surfaces or onto electrical components can cause a
fire. A fire may cause personal injury or death.
Remove flammable material such as leaves, twigs,
pap
ers,
trash, and so on. These items may
accumulate in the engine compartment or around
other hot areas and hot parts on the machine.
Keep the access doors to major machine
co
mpartm
ents closed and access doors in working
condition in order to permit the use of fire
suppression equipment, in case a fire should occur.
Clean all accumulations of flammable materials such
as
fue
l, oil, and debris from the machine.
Do not operate the machine near any flame.
Keep shields in place. Exhaust shields (if equipped)
prote
ct hot exhaust components from oil spray or
fuel spray in a break in a line, in a hose, or in a seal.
Exhaust shields must be installed correctly.
Do not weld or flame cut on tanks or lines that
con
tain fl
ammable fluids or flammable material.
Empty and purge the lines and tanks. Then clean the
lines and tanks with a nonflammable solvent prior to
welding or flame cutting. Ensure that the
components are properly grounded in order to avoid
unwanted arcs.
Dust that is generated from r
epairing nonmetallic
hoo
ds or fenders may be flammable and/or
explosive. Repair such components in a ventilated
area away from open flames or sparks. Use suitable
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Inspect all lines and hoses for wear or deterioration.
Repla
ce damaged lines an
d hoses. The lines and
the hoses should have adequate support and
secure clamps. Tighten all connections to the
recommended torque. Damage to the protective
cover or insulation may provide fuel for fires.
Store fuels and lubricants in properly marked
con
tainer
s away from unauthorized personnel. Store
oily rags and flammable materials in protective
containers. Do not smoke in areas that are used for
storing flammable materials.
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Illustration 20