AS07.16-Z-0001-01A Risk of Explosion Caused By Fuel Igniting

AS07.16-Z-0001-01A Risk of Explosion Caused By Fuel Igniting





Potential risks

Risk of explosion
When working on the fuel injection system (e.g. on injection nozzles, pressure lines, rail, high-pressure pump, etc.) when the engine is running or within 30 s after switching the engine off, fuel may escape under high pressure. When opening the pressurized system, there is a risk of explosion due to very finely sprayed fuel coming into contact with an ignition source

Risk of injury
Highly pressurized fuel may penetrate deep into the skin and destroy the tissue. Fuel can get into the blood circulation and cause blood poisoning.

Safety instructions/precautions
^ Keep sources of ignition such as sparks, cigarettes or open flames away from fuel.
^ Do not carry out any work on the system when it is pressurized.

First aid measures
^ Clean wound
^ If blood poisoning is suspected, bandage the part of the body affected, and consult a physician