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2.2. Handling and Towing
The following safety precautions should be noted:
WARNING
! Make electrical connections in com
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pliance with relevant Electrical Codes,
Standards or other requirements. This
includes requirements for grounding and
ground/earth faults.
! For stationary generating sets with remote fuel stor
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age systems, make sure such systems are installed in
compliance with relevant Codes, Standards or other
requirements.
! Engine exhaust emissions are hazardous to person
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nel. The engine exhaust for all indoor generating sets
must be piped outdoors via leak-free piping in compli
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ance with relevant Codes, Standards
and other requirements. Ensure that hot exhaust si
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lencers and piping are clear of combustible material
and are guarded for personnel protection per safety
requirements. Ensure that fumes from the exhaust out
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let will not be a hazard.
! Never lift the generating set by attaching to the en
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gine or alternator lifting lugs, instead use the lifting
points on the base frame or canopy.
! Ensure that the lifting rigging and supporting structure
is in good condition and has a capacity suitable for the
load.
! Keep all personnel away from the generating set
when it is suspended.
! When mobile generating set, observe all Codes, Stan
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dards or other regulations and traffic laws. These in-
clude those regulations specifying required equipment
and maximum and minimum speeds.
! Do not permit to ride on the mobile generating set,
Do not permit personnel to stand or ride on the draw
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bar or to stand or walk between the generating set and
towing vehicle,
! Do not install and operate a Genset in an area that
is classified as dangerous , if necessary precautions are
not taken
! Please follow the instruction written in the ‘Diesel
Gen-Set Installation Recommendation Manuel,
2.3. Fire and Explosion
Fuel and fumes associated with generat
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ing sets can be flammable and potentially
explosive. Proper care in handling these
materials can dramatically limit the risk of
fire or explosion. However, safety dictates that fully
charged BC and ABC fire extinguishers are kept on
hand.
Personnel must know how to operate them.
WARNING
! Ensure that the generating set room is properly ven
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tilated.
! Keep the room, the floor and the generating set clean.
When spills of fuel, oil, battery electrolyte or coolant
occur, they should be cleaned up immediately.
! Never store flammable liquids near the engine.
! Do not smoke or allow sparks, flames or other sourc
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es of ignition around fuel or batteries. Fuel vapors are
explosive. Hydrogen gas generated by charging batter
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ies is also explosive.
! Turn off or disconnect the power to the battery char
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ger before making or breaking connections with the
battery.
! To avoiding arcing keep grounded conductive objects
(such as tools) away from exposed live electrical parts
(such as terminals). Sparks and arcing might ignite fuel
or vapors.
! Avoid refilling the fuel tank while the engine is running.
! Do not attempt to operate the generator set with
any known leaks in the fuel system.
! There has to be an emergency exit for the staff in
the case of fire.
2.4. Mechanical
The generating set is designed with guards for pro
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tection from moving parts. Care must still be taken to
protect personnel and equipment from other mechan
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ical hazards when working around the generating set.
WARNING
! Do not attempt to operate
the generating set with the safe
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ty guards removed. While the
generating set is running do not
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