sentence doesn't make sense (much)

English translation: agree

17:40 May 26, 2004

Spanish to English translations [PRO]
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Spanish term or phrase: sentence doesn't make sense (much)

Si su sistema de combustible dispone de una válvula de cierre automático (por ejemplo para montar un sensor de nivel exterior al tanque), NUNCA bloquear la válvula de cierre automático.

This S doesn't make sense to me. I do not see the logic in the bit between ( ), especially the PARA MONTAR - one doesn't have a valve IN ORDER TO fit a sensor - and the connection with the rest.

This is my rearrangement. I would like the reassurance of a few other opinions.

If your fuel supply system is fitted with an automatic shut-off valve, ensure that it is NEVER blocked (as might happen, for example, if you /wanted to fit/fitted/ a level sensor outside the tank).

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Local time: 04:30

English translation:agree

Explanation:
Yes, I agree with your interpretation of what they mean to say - I've seen similar weird constructions before in technical documents.

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Peter Haden
Local time: 04:30

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thanks to all:-)
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4 +2

agree

Peter Haden

it says exactly that

Anjo Sterringa

la frase no tiene sentido (mucho)

Teresita Garcia Ruy Sanchez

Discussion entries: 2

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6 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

agree

Explanation:
Yes, I agree with your interpretation of what they mean to say - I've seen similar weird constructions before in technical documents.

Peter Haden
Local time: 04:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 44

Grading comment

thanks to all:-)

18 mins confidence:

it says exactly that

Explanation:
It says that you should never block the automatic valve, even if you wanted (to block of the circuit for eg) to mount/mounting a sensor. It says that in Spanish as well, at least they are trying to.
So I read it the way you translated it.
IMHO of course, my experience as well in technical manuals that the client has to clarify as the language is sometimes very awkward.
So I hope that is what it is although I would not vouch for it....

Anjo Sterringa
Netherlands
Local time: 04:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 21

19 mins confidence:

la frase no tiene sentido (mucho)

Explanation:
If your fuel system has an automatic closing valve (for example to put an external level sensor in the tank) NEVER block the automatic closing valve
Una idea

Teresita Garcia Ruy Sanchez
Mexico
Local time: 19:30
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 8

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