Remove/install compressed-gas tank

AR47.10-D-0003A

Remove/install compressed-gas tank

30.6.98

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Remove/Install

 Danger!

Risk of explosion. When working on natural-gas vehicles, escaping natural gas or an overheated compressed-gas tank may result in explosion. Risk of frostbite to body parts from escaping natural gas or contact with components near the valves while draining the compressed gas tanks. Risk of poisoning or risk of suffocation from inhaling natural gas.

Remove any sources of ignition.

Ensure that the work area is adequately ventilated.

Wear heat-protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0018-01A

1

Close the gas shutoff valves at the compressed-gas tanks

AR47.10-D-0005A

 Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns while working in the engine during the starting procedure or when the engine is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting on its own.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

2

Start the engine and allow it to run with the vehicle stationary until the engine stops on its own.

 Push extraction hose onto exhaust pipe. After engine has stopped, switch ignition off. Gas system is adequately emptied after engine stops.

3

Remove the bracket of the compressed-gas tanks

Front bracket

AR47.10-D-0001A

Rear bracket

AR47.10-D-0002A

4

Detach the high-pressure lines (3) to adjacent compressed-gas tanks

5

Detach the protective grille from the bracket

Only if fitted to the rear bracket

6

Slacken tensioning straps (2) and remove the compressed-gas tanks (1) individually

 Installation: Turn the tank so that the connections of the high pressure lines (3) to the adjacent gas shutoff valves are aligned.

7

Install in the reverse order

8

Inspect high-pressure line connections (3) for leaks

 Moisten the connections all over with suds and check the formation of bubbles