Diesel Fuel WARNING

What is Flash Point

The flash point of a liquid is the lowest temperature at which the liquid gives off enough vapour to be ignited (start burning) at the surface of the liquid.
Sometimes more than one flash point is reported for a chemical, Since testing methods and purity of the liquid tested may very, flash points are intended to be used as guides only, not as fine lines between safe and unsafe.

Using the LPA2 with diesel fuel will not damage the unit, because all materials and seals used in the ‘Standard’ LPA2 are compatible with diesel.

However, as the flash point of some diesel fuels can be at 52°C /125.6°F, it is possible that a fire hazard could be created should multiple faults occur within the LPA2 when it is being used in an environment with high ambient/diesel temperatures.

The risk of an ignitable mixture occurring within the LPA2 is considered to be very low, but cannot be discounted for operational conditions above 52°C/ 125.6°F