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    AS 2746-2008

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Withdrawn date:  25-08-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  21-10-2008

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Sets out workshop safety requirements for dealing with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuelled engines and LNG fuel unloading methods, and requirements for CNG and LP Gas fuelled vehicles.

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    This Standard sets out requirements for the premises, and procedures for the following types of work or activity associated with gas-fuelled vehicles:(a) Converting and equipping vehicles to use gas such as liquefied petroleum gas (LP Gas), or natural gas (CNG and LNG) as an engine fuel.(b) Maintenance, servicing and repairs to the gas fuel system, e.g. adjustment, maintenance and replacement of gas system componentry.(c) Routine motor vehicle maintenance not involving the gas fuel system, e.g. lubrication, brake repair or wheel alignment, body or windscreen repairs, engine tuning.NOTE: The operations described in Items (a) or (b) above are undertaken in a specialist gas working area, whereas Item (c) would apply to general service workshops not having any specific requirements for working with gaseous engine fuels.

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    Committee ME-046
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 2746-1985.Second edition 1999.Third edition 2008. Originated as AS 2746-1985. Previous edition 1999. Third edition 2008.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    13/30286129 DC : 0 BS EN 16652-1 - LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - AUTOMOTIVE LPG VEHICLES WORKSHOPS - PART 1: WORKING AREAS AND PROCEDURES
    AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1221:1997 Fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 4265-1995 Wheeled fire extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 4332-2004 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1841.1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers General requirements (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP Gas
    AS/NZS 1425:2007 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
    AS/NZS 2430.3.2:2004 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Vehicle workshops, vehicle parking, fuel dispensing stations and aircraft hangars
    AS 1851-2005 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
    AS/NZS 2739:2003 Natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for vehicle engines
    AS 1210 SUPP 1-1990 Unfired Pressure Vessels - Advanced design and construction (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
    AS/NZS 1850:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing
    AS/NZS 1841.5:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for powder type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    AS 2441-2005 Installation of fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 60079.10:2004 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Classification of hazardous areas (IEC 60079-10:2002 MOD)
    AS 2337.1-2004 Gas cylinder test stations General requirements, inspection and tests - Gas cylinders
    AS/NZS 1841.6:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for carbon dioxide type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1869:1996 Hose and hose assemblies for liquefied petroleum gases (LP Gas), natural gas and town gas
    AS 1210 SUPP 2-1999 Pressure vessels - Cold-stretched austenitic stainless steel vessels (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)

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    AS/NZS 1425:2013 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
    AS/NZS 2739:2009 Natural gas (NG) fuel systems for vehicle engines
    AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009 Explosive atmospheres Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1, Ed.1.0(2008) MOD)
    AS 2359.2-2013 Powered industrial trucks Operations
    AS 4983-2010 Gas fuel systems for forklifts and industrial engines
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