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Warning
Ear protection must be worn when operating or work-
ing around an operating generator set.
2.7. Electrical
Safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment
can be achieved only if the equipments is correctly in-
stalled, operated and maintained.
Warning
• The Genset must be connected to
the load only by trained and qualified
electricians who are authorized to do
so, and in compliance with relevant
Electrical Codes, Standards and other
regulations.
• Ensure that the generator set, including a portative
set, is effectively grounded/earthed in accordance with
all relevant regulations prior to operation.
• The generator set should be shutdown prior to at-
tempting to connect or disconnect load connections.
• Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load con-
nections while standing in water or on wet or soggy
ground.
• Do not touch electrically energized parts of the
generating set and/or interconnecting cables or con-
ductors with any part of the body or with any non
insulated conductive object.
• Replace the generator set terminal box cover as
soon as connection or disconnection of the load cables
is complete. Do not operate the generator set without
the cover securely in place.
• Connect the generator set only to loads and/ or
electrical systems that are compatible with its electrical
characteristics and that are within its rated capacity.
• Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace
any wiring where the insulation is cracked, cut, abrad-
ed or otherwise degraded. Replace terminals that are
worn, discolored or corroded. Keep terminals clean
and tight.
• Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.
• Use only Class BC or Class ABC extinguishers on
electrical fires.
2.8. First Aid for Electric Shock
Warning
• Do not touch the victim’s skin with bare hands until
the source of electricity has been turned off.
• Switch off power if possible other-
wise pull the plug or the cable away
from the victim.
• If this is not possible, stand on dry
insulating material and pull the victim
clear of the conductor, preferably using insulated mate-
rial such as dry wood.
• If victim is breathing, turn the victim clear of the con-
ductor, preferably using insulated material such as dry
wood.
• If victim is breathing, turn the victim
into the recovery position described
below.
If victim is unconscious, perform resuscitation as re-
quired;
Open the airway
• Tilt the victim’s head back and lift
the chin upwards.
• Remove objects from the mouth or
throat (including false teeth, tobacco
or chewing gum).
Breathing
• Check that the victim is breathing
by looking, listening and feeling for the
breath.
Circulation
• Check for pulse in the victim’s neck.
If no breathing but pulse is present
• Pinch the victim’s nose firmly.
• Take a deep breath and seal your
lips around the victim’s lips.
• Blow slowly into the mouth watching for the chest
to rise. Let the chest fall completely. Give breaths at a
rate of 10 per minute.
• If the victim must be left to get help, give 10 breaths
first and then return quickly and continue.
• Check for pulse after every 10 breaths.
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