AUTOCAR Xspotter 2014 User manual

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2014 Xspotter Operator Manual
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Document Number: AWE 00054 Rev. 002
Operator
Manual

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operator of a single vehicle.
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Operator Manual
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Table of Contents
SAFETY DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................1
GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................2
Basic Model............................................................................................................................2
Information for the Owner ......................................................................................................2
ACTT42 or ACTT64 ...............................................................................................................3
Autocar Solutions...................................................................................................................3
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................4
General Safety Information....................................................................................................4
Operating the Vehicle.........................................................................................................4
CNG Safety Information.........................................................................................................4
CNG Fueling.......................................................................................................................4
Fire While Fueling...........................................................................................................4
Fuel Nozzles and Hoses.................................................................................................5
Fuel Nozzle Malfunction .................................................................................................5
Vehicle Receptacle Malfunction......................................................................................5
Gas Release During Fueling...........................................................................................6
CNG Vehicle Accidents..........................................................................................................6
CNG Fire Extinguishers .........................................................................................................6
Fire Extinguisher Types......................................................................................................6
Fire Extinguishing Procedures............................................................................................7
Quickly Assess the Situation...........................................................................................7
Using a Fire Extinguisher on a CNG Fire .......................................................................7
Fire Involving Trash or Other Debris...............................................................................7
Excessive Inhalation of Natural Gas...................................................................................7
Do Not Overload the Vehicle..................................................................................................8
Reporting Safety Defects.......................................................................................................8
USA....................................................................................................................................8
Canada...............................................................................................................................8
Mexico................................................................................................................................8
MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE.........................................................................................9
Chassis Frame.......................................................................................................................9
Frame Alterations...................................................................................................................9
Welding on the Vehicle...........................................................................................................9
NOISE EMISSIONS ....................................................................................................................9
Noise Emissions Control........................................................................................................9
ENGINE EMISSIONS WARRANTY STATEMENT....................................................................10
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VEHICLE DATA.........................................................................................................................10
Identication.........................................................................................................................10
Certication Labels...............................................................................................................11
VEHICLE ACCESS...................................................................................................................12
Cab Entry, Exit and Seating Positions..................................................................................12
General.............................................................................................................................12
General Entry Guidelines .................................................................................................12
Driver Side Entry / Exit .....................................................................................................13
Rear Entry / Exit ...............................................................................................................14
TILTING THE CAB....................................................................................................................14
General ................................................................................................................................14
Manual Cab Jack .................................................................................................................15
Raising the Cab................................................................................................................15
Raising the Cab................................................................................................................15
Lowering the Cab .............................................................................................................17
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION AND DAILY MAINTENANCE...........................................................18
Pre-Trip Inspection Requirements .......................................................................................18
Pre-Trip Inspection Quick List..............................................................................................19
Approaching the Vehicle...................................................................................................19
Preparation.......................................................................................................................19
Step 1: Left Side of the Cab .............................................................................................20
Left Front Wheel...........................................................................................................20
Left Front Suspension...................................................................................................20
Left Front Brake............................................................................................................20
Condition of Front Axle and Steering System, Left Side...............................................20
Under Cab, Left Side (Cab Raised)..............................................................................20
Step 2: Front of Cab Area.................................................................................................21
Condition of Windshield................................................................................................21
Lights and Reectors ....................................................................................................21
Grille .............................................................................................................................21
Step 3: Right Side of Cab Area.........................................................................................21
Right Front Area............................................................................................................21
Right Front Suspension................................................................................................21
Right Front Brake..........................................................................................................21
Condition of Front Axle and Steering System, Right Side ............................................21
Under Cab, Right Side (Cab Raised)............................................................................21
Fluid Levels...................................................................................................................21
Step 4: Right Battery and Exhaust Area...........................................................................22
Battery Area..................................................................................................................22
Exhaust System............................................................................................................22
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Condition of Visible Components..................................................................................22
Step 5: Right Rear Vehicle Area.......................................................................................22
Exhaust System............................................................................................................22
Dual Wheels, One or Two Axles ...................................................................................22
Suspension (if equipped)..............................................................................................23
Right Rear Brake..........................................................................................................23
Step 6: Rear of Vehicle Area ............................................................................................23
Frame Area...................................................................................................................23
Lights and Reectors ....................................................................................................23
Air Tubing and Electrical Lines Visible from this Point..................................................23
Step 7: Left Rear Area of Vehicle .....................................................................................23
Dual Wheels, One or Two Axles ...................................................................................23
Suspension (If equipped)..............................................................................................23
Left Rear Brake.............................................................................................................23
Condition of Visible Components..................................................................................23
Step 8: Left Saddle Tank and Hydraulic Tank Area ..........................................................24
Diesel Vehicles .............................................................................................................24
CNG Vehicles ...............................................................................................................24
LNG Vehicles................................................................................................................24
In the Cab.....................................................................................................................24
Before Leaving the Parking Area......................................................................................25
Daily Maintenance................................................................................................................25
SEATS .....................................................................................................................................28
General ................................................................................................................................28
SAFETY FEATURES ................................................................................................................29
Safety Belts..........................................................................................................................29
General.............................................................................................................................29
Operating the Safety Belt..............................................................................................30
Inspection .....................................................................................................................31
Important Facts About Safety Belts in Heavy Trucks....................................................34
Komfort Latch™ Operation...............................................................................................34
Safety Equipment.................................................................................................................35
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...........................................................................................36
Dashboard Overview............................................................................................................36
Vehicle Operation.............................................................................................................36
Warning Indicators...............................................................................................................37
Speedometer / Odometer.....................................................................................................38
Tachometer (Optional)..........................................................................................................39
Oil Pressure Gauge..............................................................................................................39
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge....................................................................................40
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Fuel Gauge ..........................................................................................................................41
Air Pressure Gauges “A” & “B”.............................................................................................42
WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS......................................................................................43
Check Engine Lamp.............................................................................................................43
Stop Engine Warning Lamp.................................................................................................43
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (Diesel Only)...................................................................44
High Exhaust System Temperature..................................................................................45
Diesel Particulate Filter........................................................................................................45
Communication Error........................................................................................................45
Low Fuel Lamp.....................................................................................................................46
Low Fuel Pressure Lamp (Gas Engines Only).....................................................................46
Brake Pressure Warning Lamp............................................................................................47
High Beam Indicator Lamp...................................................................................................47
Transmission Temperature Warning Lamp ..........................................................................47
Transmission Warning Lamp................................................................................................48
Tractor Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ..................................................................48
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp....................................................................48
Park Brake Lamp .................................................................................................................49
Wait to Start Lamp ...............................................................................................................49
Charging System Warning Lamp.........................................................................................49
Safety Belt Lamp..................................................................................................................49
Air Filter Restriction Indicator Lamp .................................................................................49
Optional Instruments............................................................................................................50
Voltmeter, Optional...........................................................................................................50
Manifold Pressure Gauge, Optional .................................................................................50
Pyrometer, Optional..........................................................................................................50
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge, Optional.........................................................................51
Transmission Oil Temperature, Optional ..........................................................................51
Forward-Rear and Rear-Rear Axle Oil Temperature, Optional.........................................52
Brake Application Air Pressure Gauge, Optional..............................................................52
Methane Fume Detector, Optional....................................................................................53
Remote Indicator Panel................................................................................................53
Operation......................................................................................................................54
Test Mode.....................................................................................................................54
Sensor Fault Detection.................................................................................................54
Methane Fume Detector Fault Detection......................................................................54
False Alarms.................................................................................................................54
RIGHT HAND INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................................................................55
Ignition Switch......................................................................................................................56
Cigar Lighter.....................................................................................................................56
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Instrument Light Dimmer Switch.......................................................................................56
Windshield Wiper / Washer Switch...................................................................................57
Switch Operation ..........................................................................................................57
Headlight Switch...............................................................................................................58
Work Light Switch.............................................................................................................58
Rotating Beacon Switch ...................................................................................................58
Optional Switches.............................................................................................................59
Axle Differential Lock Switch............................................................................................60
Interaxle Differential Lock Switch .....................................................................................60
Heated Mirror Switch........................................................................................................61
STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES AND CONTROLS ............................................................61
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Change...................................................................................61
Hazard Light Switch.............................................................................................................62
Miscellaneous Switches/Controls.........................................................................................62
Horn Button ......................................................................................................................62
Air Horn ............................................................................................................................62
HEATING AND VENTILATION.................................................................................................62
Cab Ventilation .................................................................................................................63
ENGINE START AND OPERATION.........................................................................................63
Starting the Engine...............................................................................................................63
Starting Procedure for Diesel Engines .............................................................................63
Starting Procedure for CNG Engines ...............................................................................65
Stopping the Engine.........................................................................................................65
Cold Weather Start and Operation.......................................................................................65
No Ether Start...................................................................................................................65
Cold Weather Operation...................................................................................................65
Diesel Engines..............................................................................................................65
Gas Engines.................................................................................................................66
Engine Block Heater (Optional)........................................................................................66
Oil Pan Heater (Optional).................................................................................................66
Fuel Filter Heater - Diesel (Optional)................................................................................66
Winterfront (Not Recommended)......................................................................................66
Engine Operation.................................................................................................................67
Engine Break-In................................................................................................................67
Engine Shutdown System ................................................................................................67
Engine Overspeed (Diesel Engines) ................................................................................67
Idling.................................................................................................................................67
Uphill Operation................................................................................................................68
Downhill Operation...........................................................................................................69
High Altitude Operation.....................................................................................................69
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FUEL ECONOMY DRIVING......................................................................................................69
Build Specication and Equipment.......................................................................................69
Driveline Combination..........................................................................................................69
Tires.....................................................................................................................................70
Gross Vehicle Weight...........................................................................................................70
Accessories..........................................................................................................................70
Service and Maintenance.....................................................................................................70
Brakes..................................................................................................................................70
Axles ....................................................................................................................................70
Engine..................................................................................................................................70
External Environment...........................................................................................................70
Headwinds ...........................................................................................................................70
Air Temperature....................................................................................................................70
Rain, Snow and Road Surface.............................................................................................71
Gradients..............................................................................................................................71
Driving Habits.......................................................................................................................71
Starting the Engine...............................................................................................................71
Avoid High Engine Speeds ..................................................................................................71
Hill Driving Technique...........................................................................................................71
High Vehicle Speed..............................................................................................................71
DIESEL EMISSIONS SYSTEM.................................................................................................72
2010 and 2013 Diesel Engines Emissions Systems............................................................72
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.........................................................................................................72
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Reservoir..........................................................................73
DEF Level Indicator Operation.........................................................................................73
Aftertreatment System Regeneration Operator Interface.....................................................74
Displays During Regeneration .............................................................................................75
Level Zero.........................................................................................................................75
Level One.........................................................................................................................76
Level Two .........................................................................................................................77
Level Three.......................................................................................................................78
Level Four.........................................................................................................................78
High Exhaust Temperature (HEST) Lamp........................................................................79
Active Regeneration Parameters.........................................................................................79
TRANSMISSION.......................................................................................................................80
Automatic Transmission.......................................................................................................80
General; Shift Selector .....................................................................................................80
Transmission Control and Lights..........................................................................................81
Transmission Warning Functions.........................................................................................81
BRAKES ...................................................................................................................................81
Safety Guidelines.................................................................................................................81
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General ................................................................................................................................82
Service Brakes .................................................................................................................82
Park Brake........................................................................................................................82
Compressed Air System...................................................................................................82
Service Brake Application ....................................................................................................83
Park Brake Application and Function...................................................................................84
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............................................................................................85
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) (Optional)........................................................................86
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp....................................................................86
FIFTH WHEEL ..........................................................................................................................87
Fifth Wheel Boom Operation................................................................................................87
Raising..............................................................................................................................87
Lowering...........................................................................................................................87
Fifth Wheel Kingpin Latch Operation ...................................................................................88
Connecting to a Trailer (Latching) ....................................................................................88
Disconnecting from a Trailer (Unlatching) ........................................................................88
Basic Trailer Spotting Procedure......................................................................................89
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................................................91
Safety Guidelines.................................................................................................................91
Charging System..................................................................................................................91
Battery Box.......................................................................................................................91
Battery Jump-Starting and Charging................................................................................92
Welding.............................................................................................................................93
Electrical Center...................................................................................................................94
Breakers and Relays........................................................................................................96
Power Port ...........................................................................................................................96
Battery Main Disconnect Switch (Optional)..........................................................................96
POWER STEERING SYSTEM..................................................................................................97
General ................................................................................................................................97
AXLES AND WHEELS .............................................................................................................98
Axle and Interaxle Differential Locks (Optional)...................................................................98
Axle Differential Lock Use ................................................................................................98
Interaxle Differential Lock Use..........................................................................................98
Engagement and Disengagement................................................................................99
Wheels and Tires ...............................................................................................................100
General...........................................................................................................................100
Check-Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts.................................................................................100
Inating Tires ..................................................................................................................101
Wheel Bearings and Seals.................................................................................................101
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION ...............................................................................................102
Towing Procedure ..............................................................................................................102
General...........................................................................................................................102
Towing Instructions.........................................................................................................103
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SAFETY DEFINITIONS
Before driving this vehicle, be certain that you
have read and that you fully understand each
and every step of the driving and handling
information in this operator manual. Be certain
that you fully understand and follow all safety
warnings. It is extremely important that this
information is read and understood before the
vehicle is operated.
The following safety indicators are used
throughout this manual:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury or damage to equipment
or other property.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury or damage to
equipment or other property.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury or damage to
equipment or other property.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to physical injury which, if not
complied with, may result in damage to
equipment or other property.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions (or equivalent)
indicate specic safety-related
instructions or procedures.
Note: A note denes an operating
procedure, practice, condition, etc., which
is essential to proper operation of the
vehicle.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Basic Model
Figure 1
Information for the Owner
Please take the time to read all of the
information in this manual. It has been
designed to be easy to read and understand
and to provide you, the driver and owner, with
all of the necessary information to operate your
vehicle as safely as possible.
If there are questions about the maintenance
or performance of your vehicle, please discuss
them with your authorized Autocar service
facility. Your authorized Autocar service facility
is required to have trained mechanics, special
tools and spare parts to fully service your
vehicle. If necessary, your authorized Autocar
service facility will contact the manufacturer for
any assistance.
In addition to this operator manual, there may
be additional instruction/operator’s manuals
supplied by component manufacturers. These
manuals are collected in the Owner’s Package
and placed in the cab. Be sure to read all the
manuals thoroughly before operating your
vehicle.
Also, various safety labels may be placed on
components by the component manufacturer.
Be sure to read and follow these labels to
prevent damage to your vehicle or personal
injury or death to the operator.
Information in this manual refers to Autocar
components and designs. Information
concerning non-Autocar products, like load
body controls, engines, transmissions and
other drivetrain components, can be obtained
by contacting the respective manufacturer.
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Establish a Preventive Maintenance Program
with the help of your local Autocar service
facility. A Preventive Maintenance Program
makes it possible to maximize the amount of
time your vehicle is up and running, resulting in
longer component life. This makes for a safer
vehicle by reducing any mechanical failures
due to poor maintenance practices.
Federal law requires manufacturers to notify
owners of their products in the event that
a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
is violated or if a safety-related defect is
discovered. If you are not the original owner of
this vehicle, please notify us about the change
in ownership at the following address or
through an authorized Autocar service facility.
This is the only way we will be able to contact
you if necessary.
Attn: Vehicle Recall and Compliance
Autocar Industries, LLC
551 South Washington Street
Hagerstown, IN 47346-0190
www.autocartruck.com
General Information 1-866-289-8782
Service/Warranty 1-877-973-3486
Do Not Remove this manual from the vehicle.
It contains important operational and safety
information that is needed by all drivers
and owners of this vehicle. This operator
manual covers Autocar ACTT-series vehicles
manufactured by Autocar with either of the
following designations:
ACTT42 or ACTT64
Explanation: The rst number after the model
designation represents the total number of
wheels (hubs) per vehicle. The second number
represents the number of wheels (hubs) that
drive the vehicle.
This manual, together with manuals for
specic components (for example, Cummins®
engine, Allison™ transmission, etc.), contains
important information for operating this
vehicle safely. The manuals contain advice
and instructions that will enable you to get the
operating economy and performance that you
expect from this quality vehicle.
All information, illustrations and specications
contained in this manual are based upon the
latest product information available at the
time of publication. If any questions arise
concerning the current status of federal or state
laws, the appropriate federal or state agency
should be contacted.
Autocar reserves the right to make changes at
any time, or to change specications or design
without notice and without incurring obligation.
Autocar Solutions
Autocar has a 24/7 web-based service
dedicated to providing you with the support
you need, whether it be a minor problem
with your vehicle or a major repair. Known as
Autocar Solutions, it puts you immediately
in touch with the resources you need to put
your vehicle back on the road as quickly as
possible in as little time as possible. Autocar is
also committed to providing the best service,
parts and support network in the industry. This
network encompasses a number of full-service
Autocar service facilities across the U.S. and
Canada, and offers state-of-the-art diagnostic
equipment, trained technicians, extended hours
of operation and mobile service.
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SAFETY
General Safety Information
Operating the Vehicle
Before driving this vehicle, locate the
instruments and controls, and become familiar
with their operation. After starting the vehicle
and while driving, always check to make sure
that the instrument readings are normal.
Every vehicle, including heavy-duty vehicles,
has blind spots. The sizes of the blind spots
vary from driver to driver and from situation to
situation. As a skilled professional driver, you
are in the best position to avoid accidents in
turns, lane changes or other maneuvers.
Autocar provides standard equipment (such as
cabs, windshields, window sizes and mirrors),
preferred by most owners and drivers under
most conditions and in most applications.
However, due to differences in the size of
drivers, their seating positions, the way that
they use and operate their vehicles, personal
preferences and other factors, no combination
of mirrors and other visibility enhancement
devices will eliminate all blind spots in every
situation.
The safe operation of this vehicle is up to you.
Because of your special preferences, needs
and circumstances, you may want to add extra
mirrors and/or other visibility enhancement
devices. If so, you should contact an
authorized Autocar service facility to obtain
those parts which best t your own personal
needs and preferences.
WARNING
All items within the cab must be secured
before the vehicle is set in motion. This
includes, but is not limited to: drinks,
clothes, books, tools, etc. In the event of
a collision, loose items could y around
inside the cab. This could cause personal
injury.
DANGER
Never try to operate or work on this
vehicle while under the inuence of
alcohol. Your reexes can be affected by
even a small amount of alcohol. Drinking
and operating this vehicle can lead to an
accident, causing serious personal injury
or death.
CNG Safety Information
Many Autocar vehicles are powered by clean-
burning compressed natural gas (CNG). This
section is designed to give the operator a
basic understanding of the safety procedures
to follow when fueling a CNG vehicle or in the
event of an accident.
CNG Fueling
Fire While Fueling
In the event of a re on or near the vehicle
when fueling:
1. DO NOT disconnect the fueling nozzle
from the vehicle receptacle.
2. Direct any other person(s) present to
evacuate the immediate area.
3. Trigger the Emergency Shutdown Device
(ESD) button (Figure 2 or Figure 3) on
the dispenser or at a remote location and
call the re department and others on the
emergency call list located next to the
remote ESD.
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4. All equipment involved in the re should
be tagged “Do Not Operate” until it has
been certied as safe to use.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Fuel Nozzles and Hoses
Do not use a damaged fueling nozzle or
hose. Fueling hoses are rated such that
their burst pressure is four times that of the
normal operating pressure. The risk of a hose
bursting is minimal - unless there is damage
to the hose. In the unlikely event of a break,
the hose could whip around wildly and could
cause injury to any person in the vicinity. The
Emergency Shutdown Device (ESD) should be
activated immediately.
Fueling hoses are designed with special
breakaway couplings (Figure 4) designed to
disconnect under severe strain and stop the
gas ow if a vehicle drives away with the hose
attached to the vehicle.
Figure 4
Fuel Nozzle Malfunction
If a fuel nozzle valve on the dispenser does not
perform as expected:
1. Close the ow control valve on the
dispenser or time-ll post.
2. Remount the fuel nozzle to the bracket on
the dispenser or time-ll post and report
the situation to the facility supervisor.
3. The malfunctioning nozzle must not be
used to fuel a vehicle until the situation
has been corrected.
Vehicle Receptacle Malfunction
If a vehicle receptacle allows a small,
continuous amount of blow-by gas after the fuel
nozzle is disconnected:
1. Close the vehicle fuel tank manual
isolation valves.
2. Report the situation to the facility
supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
3. Do not take the vehicle into the vehicle
maintenance facility or near any ignition
sources.
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Gas Release During Fueling
If gas escapes from the fuel nozzle during
fueling, and no re condition exists:
1. Close the fuel nozzle valve. If this stops
the ow of escaping gas, then there could
be a problem with the fueling equipment.
Disconnect the fuel nozzle and remount it
to the mounting bracket on the dispenser
or time-ll post, tag the fueling equipment
“Do Not Operate,” and report the situation
to the facility supervisor.
If closing the fuel nozzle valve does not
stop the ow of escaping gas, proceed to
Step 2.
2. Turn the dispenser emergency shut-off
valve to the OFF position. The valve is
located on the side of the dispenser or the
time-ll post and requires a quarter-turn
clockwise to place it in the off position. If
this stops the ow of escaping gas, then
there could be a problem with the fueling
equipment. Disconnect the fuel nozzle
and remount it to the mounting bracket
on the dispenser or time-ll post, tag the
fueling equipment “Do Not Operate,”
and report the situation to the facility
supervisor.
If turning the dispenser emergency shut-
off valve to the OFF position does not
stop the ow of escaping gas, proceed to
Step 3.
3. Close the manual shut-off valves located
on the vehicle fuel tanks to stop the ow
of gas from the vehicle fuel storage tanks.
Disconnect the fuel nozzle and remount it
to the mounting bracket on the dispenser
or time-ll post. Notify the appropriate
persons to diagnose the potential problem
with the vehicle or vehicle fuel storage
tanks.
CNG Vehicle Accidents
CNG fuel tanks are resistant to damage, but
the high pressure lines which connect them
to the vehicle could be vulnerable in a trafc
accident. The risk of ignition is no greater than
for diesel or gasoline fuels, but because of
the high pressure, a re can spread quickly.
Natural gas is lighter than air and will not
collect in a puddle on the ground, but instead
rise up and dissipate into the air.
Normal vehicle accident procedures should
be followed, with the following special
considerations for CNG powered vehicles:
• Immediately shut off the engine and remove
the key from the ignition.
• Listen for leaks.
• Check for the characteristic odor of natural
gas.
• If safe to do so, turn off all the vehicle fuel
shut-off valves.
• If fuel shut-off is not possible, or if the leak
continues, move everyone away from the
area.
• Contact the proper authorities.
CNG Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers on CNG vehicles should
have a minimum rating of 20B:C and be readily
accessible to the operator. Fire extinguishers
at the fueling facility must be located not
more than 50 feet (15.24 meters) from any
dispenser or compressor skid. The re
extinguisher should be mounted so that the top
is approximately 44 inches (1.1 meters) above
ground.
Fire Extinguisher Types
According to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Guide, natural gas
res should be extinguished using CO2, dry
chemical or Purple K re extinguishers.
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Fire Extinguishing Procedures
Quickly Assess the Situation
In the event of a CNG re, the most practical
way to extinguish the re is to shut off the gas
supply. Where it is impractical to shut off the
gas supply, then consider extinguishing the re,
or call the re department.
Using a Fire Extinguisher on a CNG Fire
If the re is small, and does not present
personal danger, use a re extinguisher.
Be aware that some extinguishers are not
as effective on a natural gas re as others.
Extinguishing a natural gas re with a re
extinguisher should be attempted only after
proper training.
Extinguishing the re may be undesirable
because of the possibility of re-ignition.
If the re is anything but small and easily
controllable, CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
DANGER
If the ame is extinguished without either
stopping the ow of gas or extinguishing
any nearby ames, re-ignition can occur.
Further, additional re hazards can occur
if natural gas is allowed to collect in an
area. Call the re department and do not
re-enter the area until the area is cleared
by the re department.
Fire Involving Trash or Other Debris
If a small incidental re occurs near any natural
gas fueling equipment, and the re does not
involve the natural gas, attempt to extinguish
the re with one of the re extinguishers
provided at the site if it is safe to do so.
If the re is very near a natural gas dispenser
hose, compressor skid or high pressure
storage vessel(s) and of such a nature that
the fueling hose, skid equipment or storage
vessel(s) could be damaged, do not attempt
to extinguish the re. Evacuate of the area,
activate the ESD button and call the re
department.
Excessive Inhalation of Natural Gas
Inhaling large quantities of natural gas in a
conned area could lead to suffocation.
Treatment for excessive inhalation of natural
gas includes:
• Provide the victim with fresh air or oxygen
• Perform CPR, if required
• Call 911
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Do Not Overload the Vehicle
This vehicle has been designed and
assembled for a maximum gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) as well as a maximum:
• Front axle weight rating (FAWR)
• Rear axle weight rating (RAWR)
The actual rating for this vehicle can be found
on the label attached to the door frame on
the driver’s side (Figure 5). If any of these
ratings are exceeded and overloading occurs,
instability, poor handling, failure of parts and
accelerated wear can occur.
DANGER
Under no circumstances should the
published GVWR, FAWR, RAWR, and/
or Tag or Pusher Axle (if equipped)
ratings be exceeded. Failure to observe
these precautions can lead to the loss
of vehicle control, resulting in a crash,
causing serious personal injury or death.
Figure 5
DANGER
Never exceed the load rating of the tires
or the vehicle weight ratings. Overloading
may result in tire failure causing loss of
vehicle control, which may lead to an
accident, resulting in severe personal
injury or death.
Reporting Safety Defects
USA
The National Highway Trafc Safety
Administration (NHTSA) and Autocar should
be informed immediately if you believe that the
vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash,
injury or death.
Contact NHTSA by calling the Auto Safety
Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 if in
the Washington D.C. area), or by writing to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590
Canada
Refer consumer complaints to:
Transport Canada - Department of Public
Complaints, Recalls and Investigations
1-800-333-0510 (or 1-613-993-9542 in the
Ottawa, ON area)
Mexico
Autocar should be informed immediately if
you believe the vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash, injury or death. Contact:
Autocar, LLC
P.O. Box 190
Hagerstown, IN 47346-0190
Or call Autocar at (1-877-973-3486).
www.autocartruck.com
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