Stopping engine – MBW V.E.U. User Manual

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WARNING

Gas stream through the VEU must remain below
25% LEL. If Low alarm is triggered, close vacuum
supply valve, open bypass valve, and start at step
3. If High alarm is reached, engine will shut down.
Engine will not start until LEL is below 50%.

4.

After vacuum supply valve is open fully, run engine
up to full throttle, and begin to slowly close the bypass
valve. See note above. Operating point will be
determined by these factors:

•Configuration of probes

•Gas concentration in ground

• Recommended engine speed

•Recommended vacuum level

5.

After bypass valve is closed fully, run engine as

needed to evacuate ground of gas.

6.

If desired, turning off individual probes can help
locate leak.

Stopping Engine

1.

Fully open air-bypass valve to unload engine.

2.

Move throttle to idle position.

3.

Let engine idle for one or two minutes.

4.

Press engine stop button, or turn off key.

WARNING

Always stop the engine before:

Adding fuel.

Leaving the equipment unattended for any
amount of time.

Before making any repairs or adjustments to the
machine.

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