•The slow-fill method—available for purchase or lease from a number
of commercial or natural gas utility companies.
“Fast-filling”aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle involves rapidly raising the pressure
in the vehicle’s tank(s) by a“fast-fill”refueling station (typical fill time:
3–5 minutes).“Fast-filling”aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle provides the greatest
convenience to the driver in terms of time spent refueling.
“Fast-fill”refueling technology does not presently allow aCNG Bi-fuel
vehicle to be completely refueled to its maximum rated capacity.
Therefore,“fast-filling”results in a reduced driving range and an initial
fuel gauge reading of Full. However, within approximately 10 minutes,
the fuel gauge of aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle that has been“fast-filled”will
drop about 1/8th of a tank lower to reflect the reduced amount of fuel
that was actually added.
“Slow-filling”aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle involves slowly raising the pressure
in the vehicle’s tank(s) by a“slow-fill”refueling station (typical fill rate:
6–8 hours).“Slow-filling”aCNG Bi-fuelvehicle usually is done
overnight and allows the greatest amount of CNG fuel to be added to a
CNG Bi-fuelvehicle. A properly functioning“slow-fill”refueling station
will fill the CNG fuel tank(s) to a fuel gauge reading of Full at a
temperature of 21°C (70°F).
The CNG fueling point, or fuel receptacle is located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
The profiles of both the CNG fueling point and the fuel station nozzle are
specified by ANSI/AGA NGV1-1994, CGA NGV1-M94. These profiles are
specified for CNG vehicles and fuel stations for safety purposes. Three
separate adapter profiles are available. P24, P30 and P36 respectively,
are specified for the three different service pressures of 16 500 kPa (2
400 psi), 20 700 kPa (3 000 psi) and 24 800 kPa (3 600 psi).
Your vehicle’s service pressure will be 24 800 kPa (3 600 psi).
Your vehicle’s fuel system is rated at 24 800 kPa (3 600 psi); it can be
refueled using a P30 or a P36 nozzle only
Adapters for other types or styles of dispensing equipmentmust notbe
used.
When refueling, the enginemustbe shut off.
Use caution when refueling your vehicle. Make sure the engine is
turned off and all flammable material is extinguished. Observe all
Dispensing Equipment Safety Standards and Operating Procedures.
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