Run the ventilation system for at least four minutes before fueling.
Run the ventilation system for at least four minutes before fueling.
It's always smart not to smoke while near fuel or gasoline.
When filling the fuel tank of a gasoline-powered boat, the safety precautions are:Keep engines, motors, and fans turned off,extinguish all open flame,ground the boat to the fueling dock where required.Discharge the static electricity. Before opening the cap, you should touch the skin of the vehicle and then touch something metal and unpainted attached to ground. If the fueling facility has a static line, use it.Keep your face away when opening the cap to avoid inhaling any of the fumes.Stay present while the fuel is pumping, do not use the fuel nozzle trigger lock.When fueling is finished replace the cap and the nozzle.Before re-entering the vessel, double check that this has been done.It is also a good idea to have a towel handy to wipe up any small spills.
before fueling
keep engines, motors, and fans turned off
Wear goggles and don't sit down, not letting your clothes catch fire is another good idea.
Wear goggles and don't sit down, not letting your clothes catch fire is another good idea.
Rubber shoes are a must, whereas be sure not to wear fluorescent materials in the zone. Good luck.
Keep your vehicle in good mechanical condition; wear protective clothing
To ensure safety
Switch off the electrics that could possible cause a spark. Have a carbon dioxide, or foam fire extinguisher close by. refuel carefully and don't over fill the fuel tank, so as to avoid fuel spillage. Wipe up any spillage and dispose of the rags in the correct disposable bin (in a marina?). Have the area well ventilated to prevent a build-up of gas.
yes. touching your car releases static, and it is good to to it before fueling.