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Introduction of the Sprinter LGT

Model Series 906


Introduction into Service Manual

Daimler AG, GSP/OI, HPC R 822, D-70546 Stuttgart


6517 1257 02 Printed in Germany 10/10

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Mercedes-Benz Service

Introduction of the Sprinter LGT


Model Series 906
Introduction into Service Manual

Daimler AG Technical Information and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OI) D-70546 Stuttgart

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Contents
Preface

Overview
Brief description

Location of LPG cylinder

Standard Sprinter versus Sprinter LGT

Maintenance/repair/diagnosis

Gas system inspection/training

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Safety information

13

Overall vehicle
Selection switch and fill level indicator

14

Mode changeover

15

Engine
Technical data

16

Engine management

19

Supply system
Gas supply system

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Body
Function

22

Gas rail/gas injection valves/evaporator

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Sensors/valves

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Safety

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Contents
Workshop equipment

Parking areas/workshop rooms

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Tools

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List of abbreviations

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Index

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Preface
Dear reader,
This Introduction into Service manual presents the
principal changes and new features in the Sprinter
LGT with engine M271 which can be operated with
liquefied petroleum gas or gasoline.
The purpose of this manual is to acquaint you with the
technical highlights of the Sprinter LGT in advance of
its market launch. This brochure is intended to provide
information for people employed in service, maintenance and repair as well as for aftersales staff. It is
assumed here that the reader is already familiar with
the Mercedes-Benz model series currently on the
market.
The contents of this Introduction into Service manual
focus on new features that have never been used in
any other model series before.
Features that already exist in other model series are
not covered in this brochure.

This Introduction into Service manual is not intended


as an aid for repairs or for the diagnosis of technical
problems. For such needs, more extensive information
is available in the Workshop Information System (WIS)
and via Xentry Diagnostics.
WIS is updated continuously. Therefore, the information available there reflects the latest technical status
of our vehicles.
The Introduction into Service manual presents initial
information relating to the Sprinter LGT and, as such,
is not stored in WIS. The contents of this brochure are
not updated. No provision is made for supplements.
We will publicize modifications and new features as
well as detailed descriptions of systems and their
components in the relevant WIS documents. The information presented in this Introduction into Service
Manual may therefore differ from the more up-to-date
information found in WIS.
All information relating to specifications, equipment
and options is valid as of the copy deadline in August
2010 and may therefore differ from the series production configuration.

i Note
Further information on workshop equipment, commercially available tools and special tools can be found on
the internet at: http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
This Introduction into Service manual is available in electronic form on Release 10/2010 of the Star
Diagnosis CD in SDmedia.

Daimler AG
Parts Technology and Technical Information (GSP/OI)

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Overview

Brief description
Vehicle concept
From November 2010 the Sprinter of model
series 906 will be available with an engine which can
be operated with either liquefied petroleum gas or
gasoline.
The following body variants are available in left-hand
and right-hand drive versions:
Cab (FHS/FHL)
Panel van (FKA)
Crewbus (FKB)
At present these body variants can only be combined
with two wheelbases as 3.5 t versions:
3665 mm (R2)
4325 mm (R3)

i Note
The LGT (Liquefied Gas Technology) Sprinter is
equipped with a liquefied petroleum gas system
as per ECE-R 67. For this reason the vehicle may
only be operated with liquefied petroleum gas or
with gasoline, otherwise the engine will be
damaged.
Liquefied Gas Technology is a drive technology
with an extremely low pollutant emission level on
the basis of fossil fuels.
Reduced CO2 emissions
Compliance with the limits for pollutant
emissions as per EURO 5 in gasoline and gas
operation
Reduced noise emissions compared to diesel
engines

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Location of LPG cylinder

Overview

Location of LPG cylinder

The 95-liter LPG cylinder is mounted behind the rear


axle in the vicinity of the spare wheel.
1 liter of gasoline (95 RON) corresponds to 1.25 liters
of liquefied petroleum gas (95P:5B)

Payload reduction
The filled gas cylinder reduces the payload of the
vehicle by approx. 85 kg. An additional 15 kg is
required for the other LGT components.
Location of LPG cylinder

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Overview

Standard Sprinter versus Sprinter LGT


Differences from the series production
vehicle
Mode changeover (gasoline or LPG operation)
Engine management
Fuel supply system

Resultant changes

Maintenance information
Safety information
Repair information
Diagnosis information

Additional components for LPG engine M271

LGT interface control unit


Gas rail
Evaporator
Gas injection valves
Gas filter
Engine compartment shutoff valve
Combination valve
LPG lines
Filler valve
Electrical wiring harness
LPG cylinder
Fill level sensor
Gas reservoir shutoff valve

Engine compartment of Sprinter LGT

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Notes on maintenance
The maintenance and service requirements of LPG
vehicles are generally identical to those of gasolinefueled models.
However, the maintenance and repair of gas systems
for LPG operation require specially trained workshop
staff. Various associations offer training courses in
which expertise specific to the product and fuel
system is taught.
Maintenance service every 30,000 km, or every
15,000 km in heavy service
Oil Service Plus: Engine oil change (M 271 LGT)
every 30,000 km with oils as per Sheets 229.5 and
229.51
Replace gas filter element in gas filter every
30,000 km

Overview

Maintenance/repair/diagnosis

Maintenance service every 60,000 km or


every 2 years, or every 30,000 km in heavy
service
Engine oil change (M 271 LGT) every 30,000 km
with oils as per Sheets 229.5 and 229.51
Replace gas filter element in engine compartment
shutoff valve every 60,000 km
Check LPG system and LPG cylinder for damage
and corrosion
Check LPG cylinder for firm seating
Replace spark plugs
All other service jobs are the same as for the series
production vehicle.

i Note
Work on components that do not form part of the
LGT equipment may be carried out by any trained
professional.

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Overview

Engine management
Notes on diagnosis
The LGT interface control unit can be diagnosed via
DAS
The ME-SFI control unit is flashable
No additional external diagnostic tools are required
System access and diagnosis options are the same
as for the Vaneo, Vito and Viano
The diagnosis software is available as of DVD 01/
2011
All electronic components can be actuated via
diagnosis

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Notes on gas system inspection


National legislation may prescribe a regular inspection
of the gas system by appropriately authorized persons
and authorities. This inspection includes a visual
inspection and a leak test of the gas system.
Please comply with the national legal requirements
applicable to you. In the Federal Republic of Germany
this is the GAP gas system inspection according to
Section 41a of the German vehicle licensing
regulations (StVZO).
For new vehicles the first gas system inspection (GAP)
is performed after three years; after this the interval is
shortened to two years.

Overview

Gas system inspection/training

A gas system inspection (GAP) is necessary:


As part of the main inspection of the vehicle
After any work performed on parts and lines
carrying gas, including parts of the tank system of
the LPG system in the vehicle
After particular events, e.g. accident or fire
After every repair to the liquefied petroleum gas
system in the vehicle a leak test must be performed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
For countries with no national legislation we recommend a regular inspection of the gas system analogous to the German gas system inspection (GAP).

i Note
A GAP gas system inspection may only be
performed by a GAP inspector who has completed
the examination course.

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Overview

Gas system inspection/training


Notes on training
Available training courses can be found at
http://gt.intra.mercedes-benz.com
Certificate of proficiency for motor vehicles with
gas operation (prerequisite for the initial training
course), code PNGG-MM237
Initial training for the Sprinter LGT, code NGSLMG239
Gas system inspection (GAP) on motor vehicles
(examination course), code PGAP-MM240
Other gas-specific training courses ...
The certificate of proficiency in Germany merely entitles the holder to work on motor vehicles with gas operation.
GAP inspectors in Germany must additionally be properly qualified automotive technicians or engineers.
The examination course (GAP) must be repeated every
three years with a final examination.

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General

Welding and painting work

In most regions of German there are no restrictions


on using LPG-fueled vehicles in multi-level car
parks and tunnels. Instructions governed by civil
law in multi-level car parks, underground garages,
tunnels and ships must be observed.
The LPG cylinder, the lines, threaded connections
and other fittings offer the greatest possible safety
in the event of accidents. LPG-fueled vehicles
therefore have no disadvantages in terms of
accident behavior in comparison with
conventionally powered vehicles.
The installation in the vehicle guarantees that the
liquefied petroleum gas cannot enter the interior
compartment of the vehicle.
The risk of fire in LPG-fueled vehicles is no higher
than in gasoline or diesel vehicles.
Liquefied petroleum gas is heavier than air and
therefore collects in depressions in the ground/
floor.

When repair/welding work is to be carried out in


the vicinity of gas-specific components, these
must first be removed or protected against flying
sparks with a fire-resistant cover. Gas cylinders
that are damaged by flying sparks during welding
work must be replaced.
The temperature in the spray booth may only
exceed 60 C for short periods.
The maximum drying temperature is 60 C
over a drying time of 30 min.

Overview

Safety information

i Note
LPG cylinders must be protected against flying
sparks during welding work.
LPG cylinders are not available as
reconditioned parts.
Damaged LPG cylinders must be replaced.
Used LPG cylinders that have not been flushed
out, as well as filled LPG cylinders, must
always be identified as hazardous goods for
transportation.
LPG cylinders are to be returned to the
Mannheim plant (W20).
LPG cylinders may only be replaced complete with
valve.

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Overall vehicle

Selection switch and fill level indicator


Gas/gasoline selection switch

LPG fill level indicator

The gas/gasoline selection switch is located on the


left-hand side of the center console between the
ignition lock and the ventilation controls.

The fill level of the liquefied petroleum gas in the gas


cylinder is indicated by 4 LEDs arranged side by side
on the gas/gasoline selection switch. When all four of
the lower LEDs are lit, the cylinder is full. If only one of
the four LEDs is still lit, then the gas supply is almost
exhausted.

The operating mode is selected by a single press of the


central pushbutton on the gas/gasoline selection
switch, and is confirmed by means of an acoustic
signal.
Two operating modes can be selected:
Gasoline
Liquefied petroleum gas

Flashing of the last LED indicated that the reserve


level has been reached and an automatic changeover
to gasoline is imminent. The automatic changeover is
signaled by a warning tone, which must be
acknowledged by pressing the button.
The combination valve on the LPG cylinder also
features a sensor which indicates the fill level visually
by means of a needle and a colored scale.

Gas/gasoline selection switch


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2
3
4

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Gas/gasoline selection switch


Central pushbutton
Mode LED
Fill level LEDs

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Fill level indicator on LPG cylinder

1 Combination valve
2 Fill level indicator
3 LPG cylinder

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Manual mode changeover

Warnings

The gas/gasoline selection switch can be used to


change between gasoline and LPG fuels at any time.

The following states are indicated by the mode LED in


the gas/gasoline selection switch:

The fully sequential, fully electronic changeover


ensures that this occurs smoothly even under load.

LED lights up green

Overall vehicle

Mode changeover

Vehicle in gas mode


LED lights up yellow

Automatic changeover
The LGT system automatically detects when the
engine fuel supply is no longer sufficient (empty LPG
cylinder or system malfunction).

Changeover phase
LED lights up red
Vehicle in gasoline mode

In this case the gas system immediately switches to


gasoline and emits a signal tone to indicate the
automatic changeover.

i Note

i Note

Avoid manual changeovers at high rpms and loads


in order not to subject the engine or the catalytic
converter to unnecessary stress.

The liquefied petroleum gas system switches back


to gasoline automatically and fully sequentially
only when the LPG cylinder is empty.

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Engine

Technical data
Engine data

M 271.951 LGT
Gasoline mode

Rated output

kW
at rpm

115
5000

Rated output

hp
at rpm

156
5000

Rated torque

Nm
at rpm

240
3000...4000

No. of cylinders

Valves per cylinder

cm3

Total displacement

Injection by

Injection pressure

bar

Fuel type

Mean energy consumption as per


NEDC
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission

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LPG mode

1796

Gasoline injectors

Gas injection valves

3.8

2.5

Super 95 RON, unleaded;


Super Plus 98 RON,
unleaded

LPG 107 RON

12.2 l
13.2 l

15.2 l
16.5 l

100 km

Maximum speed

km/h

Acceleration

0...100
km/h

153

20.6 s

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System features

M 271.951 LGT
Gasoline mode

Exhaust system
Engine

Mixture formation

Engine

Technical data

LPG mode

Underfloor and firewall catalytic converters with oxygen sensor


4-cylinder inline engine with supercharging
and Lanchester balancing,
with 4 valves per cylinder and charge air cooling,
port injection and internal exhaust gas recirculation

Injection at 3.8 bar


by one injection valve
per cylinder in intake port
upstream of intake valve

Supplemented by
one gas injection valve per cylinder, gas
rail with integrated PTS pressure/temperature sensor,
system pressure 2.5 bar

Engine management

Motor Electronics (ME-SFI) gasoline


injection and ignition system

Expanded by LGT interface control unit


receiving signals via engine CAN

Fuel supply system

Fuel tank with filler neck and suction


jet pump,
fuel distributor

Expanded by a standardized
filler connection in the combined
tank recess behind the fuel filler door,
gas cylinder with combination valve

System information

Via multifunction display


in instrument cluster

Additional gas/gasoline selection


switch with indicator

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Engine

Technical data
LGT interface control unit
The LGT interface (Liquefied Gas Technology) control
unit receives and processes the information from the
following sensors:
Gas pressure/temperature sensor
The LGT interface control unit is responsible for operating the following actuators:

Combination valve
Gas injection valves
Evaporator
Engine compartment shutoff valve with integrated
filter

Location of control unit


1

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LGT interface control unit

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ME-SFI control unit

Engine

Engine management

The engine control system is supplied by Siemens. In


combination with the LGT interface control unit, it
allows either of the two operating modes to be used.
The engine control unit (ME-SFI) calculates the
opening times of the gasoline injection valves. These
times are converted into injection times for LPG mode
by the LGT interface control unit. The LGT interface
control unit is responsible for actuating the gas injection valves in LPG mode.

Location of control unit


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ME-SFI [ME] control unit

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Supply system

Gas supply system


General
The tank system (gas) contains the following
components:
LPG cylinder
Additional gas lines
Filler connection
On the LPG cylinder is a combination valve which
contains the following components:
Filler valve (with integrated check valve and 80 %
fill shutoff via float)
Electromagnetically actuated gas sampling valve
Mechanical hand shutoff valve upstream of electromechanical gas sampling valve
Fill level indicator (readable mechanically/visually
and electrically)
Overpressure safety valve (<30 bar gas-tight)
Flow limiter in pressure relief valve

LPG cylinder with brackets

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Combination valve

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The gas system is inspected at regular intervals as


part of the gas system inspection (GAP).
The LPG cylinder is made of steel 3.5 mm thick and is
accommodated in sturdy, crash-proof brackets.
The combination valve ensures that there is no danger
from the LPG cylinder, even in extreme situations.
In addition, the LPG cylinder can be mechanically
locked manually. The standard fuel tank for gasoline is
preserved intact.

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2
3
4
5

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Gas sampling valve


Fill level indicator
Filler valve
Overpressure safety valve
Mechanical hand shutoff valve

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Combined tank recess


The ACME refueling connection for Germany is the link
between the gas refueling station connection and the
vehicle system, and is located behind the fuel filler
door. The vehicle can only be refueled at special gas
filling stations.

Supply system

Gas supply system

Adapters for other countries in the EU (e.g. Italy,


Spain, Netherlands, UK) are included in the scope of
supply.

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Combined tank recess


1 LPG filler connection
2 Gasoline filler connection

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Body

Function
Function schematic

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1
3
4
5
12
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8
6

10
7

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Function description
1
2
3
4
5
6

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Filler valve
Combination valve
LPG cylinder
Engine compartment shutoff valve
Evaporator
Gas filter

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8
9
10
11
12

Gas injection valves


Gas rail
Pressure sensor
Temperature sensor
Low-pressure area (2.5 bar)
High-pressure area (max. 30 bar)

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Body

Function
Components of the injection system
Gas rail
Integrated pressure/temperature sensor
(in gas rail)
Gas injection valves
Evaporator
LGT interface control unit
Gas filter
Electromagnetic shutoff valve
The engine has been supplemented by gas injection
valves on the top of the intake manifold. A near-engine
mounted evaporator and an electromagnetic shutoff
valve control the supply of liquefied gas.

The expanded engine control for monitoring the LPG


and gasoline functions is completely integrated into
the vehicle and engine electronic systems.
The fuel supply control allows the operating mode to
be changed at any time. The changeover occurs by
switching the cylinders from liquefied petroleum gas
to gasoline and vice versa selectively, i.e. each
cylinder is switched over individually according to the
firing order. This results in a particularly soft transition
from one fuel to the other.

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Body

Gas rail/gas injection valves/evaporator


Gas rail

Evaporator

The gas rail is made of aluminum and is fastened to


the air filter box. The rail acts as the mounting for
further components:

The evaporator is responsible for changing the


aggregate state of the liquefied petroleum gas from a
liquid into a gas with the aid of the coolant, so that the
gas can then be injected into the cylinders and
burned. The evaporator reduces the pressure
prevailing in the LPG cylinder to the operating pressure of 2.5 bar required at the engine intake. The
evaporator is equipped with a heating plate which is
connected to the small cooling circuit. This prevents
icing of the evaporator due to the liquefied petroleum
gas.

PTS pressure/temperature sensor


Gas injection valves

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In both LPG and gasoline mode, the pollutant emissions limits of EURO 5 with EOBD (European OnBoard-Diagnosis) are complied with.

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Body

Gas rail/gas injection valves/evaporator


Gas injection valves
When the solenoid coil is energized by the LGT interface control unit, the solenoid armature lifts the nozzle
needle against the coil spring. The gas exits through
the outlet hole and is injected into the intake manifold
cylinder-selectively. The duration of actuation of the
gas injection valves and of the gasoline injectors
determines the injection quantity. The signal for
actuation comes from the LGT interface control unit.

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10

5
3

9
12

2C

2B

2A
2D

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Gas injection valve


1
2A
2B
2C
2D
3
4

Gas outlet housing


Flat spring
Valve plate
Nozzle needle
Valve seat
Injector housing
Gas inlet housing

5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Solenoid
Cover
Air gap
O-ring
O-ring
Thrust piece
O-ring

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Body

Sensors/valves
PTS pressure/temperature sensor

Gasoline injectors and gas injection valves

The PTS pressure/temperature sensor is located in


the gas rail and forwards the current gas pressure and
the current gas temperature to the LGT interface
control unit. The PTS pressure/temperature sensor
measures the temperature and pressure so that the
correct injection quantity can be apportioned. If the
pressure is > 2.5 bar (accelerating), a signal is given
that the evaporator must deliver more gas, or in the
opposite case, that the supply must be throttled. An
NTC resistor installed in the PTS pressure/temperature sensor changes its electrical resistance
according to the current gas temperature. The PTS
pressure/temperature sensor measures the
temperature so that the correct injection quantity
can be apportioned.

The gasoline injectors and gas injection valves are


actuated sequentially and cylinder-selectively by the
switching output stages integrated in the LGT interface control unit. The length of the actuation dictates
the gasoline or gas injection quantity depending on
the operating mode. The signal for actuation of the
gasoline injectors or gas injection valves comes from
the ME-SFI control unit.

PTS pressure/temperature sensor


1
2
3

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PTS pressure/temperature sensor


Gas injection valves
Gas rail

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Engine compartment shutoff valve


The electromagnetic shutoff valve is located in the
engine compartment upstream of the evaporator. The
shutoff valve is actuated directly by the LGT interface
control unit.

Shutoff valve
1
2

Evaporator
Engine compartment shutoff valve

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Manual gas cylinder shutoff valve

Overpressure safety valve

The LPG cylinder can be closed manually using the


manual shutoff valve.

There is one overpressure safety valve on the gas


cylinder and one upstream of the evaporator (engine
compartment shutoff valve); both open at pressures in
excess of 30 bar and allow the gas to escape into the
atmosphere. When the pressure drops below 30 bar,
the two valves automatically close again gas-tight.

Check valve

Body

Safety

The filler connection and the combination valve on the


gas cylinder each contain a check valve.
The check valve in the filler connection prevents the
LPG in the filler line (high pressure) escaping from the
filler connection after refueling.

Flow limiter
The contents of the LPG cylinder can escape into the
atmosphere in a controlled manner via the flow limiter.
The flow limiter prevents any sudden escape of liquefied petroleum gas.

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Workshop equipment

Parking areas/workshop rooms


Parking areas for gaseous fuel vehicles

Working on gaseous fuel vehicles in closed


workshop rooms

Gaseous fuel vehicles on the workshop premises must


be marked as such in an easily visible location. As long
as the systems are leaktight, no further requirements
apply.

In the case of general maintenance and servicing work


(on parts not carrying gas), no particular measures
need to be observed.

If there are indications of leakage, gaseous fuel


vehicle must always be parked out of doors.

Special gas workplaces must exist for work on the gas


system.

If this is not possible and the gaseous fuel vehicle has


to be left in a closed room, then only in the following
state:

The floor and pit areas of the special gas workplace


must be adequately ventilated.

Gas sampling valve (hand valve) CLOSED


Operating mode "Gasoline"
Ignition OFF

This can be achieved by means of:


Fans at the gas workplace itself
Technical ventilation with an air cycle rate of 3/h
All applicable national legal requirements must be
complied with!

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Commercially available tools


PEAKER 3000 flex multiple-range gas trace instrument
Use

Multiple-range gas trace instrument


for methane, propane and hydrogen

Supplier

UST Umweltsensortechnik GmbH

Workshop equipment

Tools

Special tools

Open-end wrench, double W271 589 02 01 00


Use

For removing/installing the 3/4" gas hoses


on the cylinder of the intake manifold

Supplier

e.g. Hahn

No further special tools are required for the Sprinter


LGT compared with the series production vehicle.

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List of abbreviations

EOBD

ME

European On-Board-Diagnosis

Motor Electronics (ME-SFI)

EURO 5

LGT

European emissions standard, valid from 2005

Liquefied Gas Technology

FHS

NTC

Cab

Negative temperature coefficient

FKA

ROZ

Panel van

Research octane number (RON)

FKB

SA

Crewbus

Special equipment

GAP
Gas system inspection

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Index

A
Additional components for LPG engine . . . . 8

Manual gas cylinder shutoff valve . . . . . .


Mode changeover

27

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15
15

Overpressure safety valve . . . . . . . . .

27

C
Check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Combined tank recess . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Control unit
LGT interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ME-SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

D
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Differences from the series production vehicle . 8

P
Parking areas for gaseous fuel vehicles . . . 28
Payload reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PTS pressure/temperature sensor . . . . . 26

Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Engine compartment shutoff valve . . . . . . 26


Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

G
Gas injection valves .
Gas level indicator . .
Gas rail . . . . . . .
Gas system inspection
Gasoline injectors . .

. . . . . . . . . 25, 26
. . . . . . . . . . . 14

. . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tank system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training courses . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . 11, 20
. . . . . . . . . . . 26

13
29
17

20
12

V
Vehicle concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

L
LPG cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

M
Maintenance

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System features . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

W
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working on gaseous fuel vehicles . . . . . .

15
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Introduction of the Sprinter LGT


Model Series 906
Introduction into Service Manual

Daimler AG, GSP/OI, HPC R 822, D-70546 Stuttgart


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