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General
• Do not fill fuel tanks when the engine is running,
unless tanks are located outside the generator room.
• Do not permit any flame, cigarette, pilot light, spark,
arcing equipment, or other ignition source near the
generating set or fuel tank.
• Fuel lines must be adequately secured and free of
leaks. Fuel connection at the engine should be made
with an approved flexible line. Do not use copper pip
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ing on flexible lines as copper will become brittle if
continuously vibrated or repeatedly bent.
• Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shut-off.
5.2. Exhaust Gases
• Be sure the exhaust system will properly dispel dis
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charged gases a way from enclosed or sheltered areas
and areas where individuals are likely to congregate.
• Never connect the exhaust system of two or more
engines.
• Never discharge engine exhaust into a brick, tile or
cement block chimney, or a similar structure. Exhaust
pulsations could cause severe structural damage.
• Do not use exhaust gases to heat a compartment.
• Be sure that the unit is well ventilated.
• Ensure that there is independent support for the ex
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haust system. No strain should be imposed on the en-
gine exhaust manifolds. Which is especially important
on a turbocharged engine.
• Exhaust pipes should be logged or protected to pre
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vent touching or causing fire.
5.3. Moving Parts
• Tighten supports and keep guards in position over
fans drive belts etc. Make sure that fasteners on the
set are secure.
• Keep hands, clothing and jewellery away from mov
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ing parts.
• If adjustment must be made while the unit is running,
use extreme caution around hot manifolds, moving
parts, etc.
5.4. Hazardous Voltages
Improper wiring can cause fire or electrocution, result
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ing in severe personal injury or death and property or
equipment damage.
For personal protection, stand on a dry wooden plat
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form or rubber insulating mat, make sure clothing and
shoes are dry, remove jewellery from hands and use
tools with insulated handles.
• Do not leave cables trailing on the engine room floor.
• Do not use the same trunk line for electric cables
and fuel water lines.
• Do not run AC and DC cables in the same looms
or trunk line.
• Always ensure that bonding and equipment earthing
are correctly done. All metallic parts that could be
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come energized under abnormal conditions must be
properly earthed.
• Always disconnect the batteries and battery charger
when serving or carrying out maintenance particular
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ly on equipment arranged for automatic mains failure
operation. Always disconnect a battery charger from
its AC source before disconnecting the battery cable.
Accidental starting of the generator set while working
on it can cause severe personal injury or death.
• Do not tamper with interlocks.
• Electrical connections and installation should be
done by persons trained and qualified
• Do not connect the generator set directly to any
building electrical system.
• Always follow all applicable state and local electrical
codes.
• High voltage sets work differently to low voltage
ones. Special equipment and training is required to
work around high voltage equipment. Operation and
maintenance must be done only by persons trained
and qualified to work on such devices. Improper use or
procedures may well result in personal injury or death.
• Do not work on energised equipment. Unautho
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rised personnel must not be permitted near energised
equipment. Due to the nature of high voltage electrical
equipment includes voltage remains after the equip
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ment is disconnected from the power source. Equip-
ment should be de-energised and safety earthed.
5.5. Water
Water or moisture inside a generator increases the
possibility of “ flashing” and electrical shock, which can
cause equipment damage and severe personal injury
or death. Do not use a generator which is not dry
inside and out.
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