Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 561

clothing, safety gloves and eye protection

Potential risks

Risk of death

Risk of explosion caused by liquefied petroleum gas leaking out of the system in closed rooms or when gas the
tank is overheated due to work being done.

Risk of burn injuries caused by explosions.

Risk of frostbite to skin and body parts caused by liquefied petroleum gas spraying out and by coming into
contact with components that are near the valve when the tank is being emptied. Risk of poisoning or risk of
suffocation caused by inhaling liquefied petroleum gas.

Safety instructions/precautions

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Wear protective clothing, safety gloves and eye protection

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Keep suitable fire extinguishing equipment at hand

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Keep any flammable materials and objects away from the equipment

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Avoid making any sparks

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Perform a fire check of the surroundings after work has carried out

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Never perform work in closed rooms

Before commencing any work, ensure that all sources of ignition have been eliminated. Ensure adequate
ventilation of the immediate area around the vehicle.

Adequate ventilation means an exchange of air at least 3 times an hour at a distance of 3 meters from the gas

shutoff valve.

Close the gas shutoff valves at the compressed-gas tanks before commencing repair work.

Close off gas tank valve if vehicle is to remain in closed rooms, e.g. in halls or garages, for longer periods of
time.

Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by specially trained personnel.

Due to the fact that explosions can occur when the gas system has leaks, a leak test must be performed before
restarting the system after repairs have been done in which the pipes and lines of the gas system have been
opened.

In the Federal Republic of Germany, this leak test can only be performed by specially trained DVFG personnel
as per the DVGW Work Sheet G 607.

(DVFG - German Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association)

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(DVGW - German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water)

Observe country-specific regulations.

First aid measures:

Move the victim out of the risk area.

If eyes are affected immediately and thoroughly wash out eyes (making sure that eye lids are open) with plenty
of clean water.

If skin is affected drench with water. The victim must be kept warm and calm.

If inhaled , and if drowsiness, headaches, visual problems or irritation of the eyes, nose and throat occur,
remove victim to fresh air. Place unconscious victims in the recovery position and check for breathing and
pulse. If there is no breathing or insufficient breathing, the preferable action is to perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If necessary, carry out CPR.

For any of these symptoms immediately call a doctor.

SAFETY INFORMATION: OVERALL VEHICLE - AS00.00-Z-9999ZZ

MODEL all

Risk of injury caused by
pinching or jamming when
working on loaded springs
or spring bodies

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A

Risk of injury caused by
scraping or cutting body
parts on sharp vehicle parts

MODEL 903 ...

AS00.00-Z-0017-01B

Risk of explosion caused by
escaping natural gas or an
overheated compressed-gas
tank when working on
natural gas powered
vehicles. Risk of frostbite to
body parts caused by
escaping natural gas or
contact with components
near the valves when
draining compressed-gas
tanks. Risk of poisoning or
suffocation caused by
inhaling natural gas.

MODEL 211 with
CODE (924) Bivalent
natural gas drive

AS00.00-Z-0018-01B

Risk of death caused by

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0021-01A

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coming into contact with
components of a 220 V
system

Risk of death caused by
work performed on
liquefied gas systems

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0022-01A

Risk of injury. Skin or eye
injuries may result when
handling hot or glowing
objects.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

Risk of injury when
handling liquid nitrogen or
from touching extremely
cool objects. Risk of
asphyxiation from inhaling
nitrogen gas.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0003-01A

Risk of death. Death may
occur if body parts are
drawn into rotating vehicle
parts.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0004-01A

Risk of accident as vehicle
may start off by itself with
the engine running. Risk of
injury as working around
the engine during start-up or
while running may result in
contusions and burns

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

Risk of injury caused by
drilling gas-filled
assemblies or components
(noncombustible gases)

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

The high voltage used for
arc welding presents a lethal
hazard. Explosion hazard
when welding in the area of
highly combustible
materials. Risk of injury
from weld splatter and UV
light when welding. Risk of
poisoning when inhaling
welding vapors.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0007-01A

Risk of accident caused by
vehicle starting off on its
own when jacked up. Risk
of injury caused by rotating
parts when working on

MODEL 906, 613, 671,
171, 203, 209, 164, 169,
219, 245, 251

AS00.00-Z-0008-01A

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running engine or drive
train.

Risk of injury. Moving parts
can pinch, crush or, in
extreme cases even sever
extremities.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Risk of injury caused by
fingers being jammed or
pinched when removing,
installing or aligning hoods,
doors, trunk lid/rear-end
door or sliding roof.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

Risk of injury from fingers
being pinched or jammed
when working on gas struts
under pressure

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0012-01A

Risk of injury to skin or
eyes from hydraulic fluid
spraying out under pressure.
Risk of poisoning from
swallowing hydraulic fluid.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0013-01A

Risk of injury. Rubber
mounts and bearing parts
can suddenly come loose
during installation/ removal
and shoot wildly through
the air.

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0014-01A

Risk of explosion from
pressurized spray cans

MODEL 100, 107, 108,
109, 111, 112, 113, 114,
115, 116, 123, 124, 126,
129, 140, 163, 168, 170,
201, 202, 208, 210, 215,
216, 220, 221, 251 ...

AS00.00-Z-0015-01A

Risk of poisoning caused by
inhaling vapors or
swallowing adhesive. Risk
of injury caused by glue
coming into contact with
skin and eyes

MODEL 163, 169, 199,
204, 209, 211, 215, 216,
219, 221, 240, 245, 397,
461, 463, 613, 638, 639,
671, 684, 901, 902, 903,
904 ...

AS00.00-Z-0016-01A

Injury hazard of cutting or
scraping on sharp vehicle
parts

MODEL all

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

Risk of explosion caused by
escaping natural gas or an
overheated compressed-gas
tanks when working on

MODEL 901, 902, 903,
904, 957.

AS00.00-Z-0018-01A

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