Aksa GE08TI - 2.4. Mechanical Safety; 2.5. Chemical Handling Safety; 2.7. Electrical Safety Practices

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tilated.
! Keep the room, the oor and the generating set clean.
When spills of oil, battery electrolyte or coolant occur,
they should be cleaned up immediately.
! Do not smoke or allow sparks, ames or other sourc
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es of ignition around gas line or batteries.
! 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).
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 safety guards removed. While the generating set is
running do not attempt to reach
under or around the guards to
do maintenance or for any other
reason.
! Keep hands; arms, long hair, loose clothing and jewelry
away from pulleys, belts and other moving parts.
Attention: Some moving parts cannot be seen clearly
when the set is running.
! If equipped keep access doors on enclosures closed
and locked when not required to be open.
! Avoid contact with hot oil, hot coolant hot surfaces
and sharp edges and corners.
! Wear protective clothing includ
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ing gloves and hat when working
around the generating set.
! Do not remove the radiator ller
cap until the coolant has cooled.
Then loosen the cap slowly to relieve any excess pres
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sure before removing.
2.5. Chemical
Oils, coolants, lubricants and battery electrolyte used in this
generating set are typical of the industry. However, they can
be hazardous to personnel if not treated properly.
WARNING
! Do not swallow or allow skin contact with oil, cool
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ant lubricants or battery electrolyte. If swallowed, seek
medical treatment immediately.
! Do not wear clothing that has been contaminated
by lube oil.
! Wear an acid resistant apron and lace shield or gog
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gles when servicing the battery.
If electrolyte is spilled on skin or
clothing ush immediately with large
quantities of water.
2.6. Noise
Generating sets that are not equipped with sound
attenuating enclosures can produce
noise levels in excess of 105 dB(A).
Prolonged exposure to noise lev
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els above 85 dB(A) is hazardous to
hearing.
WARNING
Ear protection must be worn when operating or work
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ing around an operating generating set.
2.7. Electrical
Effective and safe operation of electrical equipment,
it is only ensured by the correct placement, use and
maintenance of equipment.
WARNING
! The generating set must be connected to the load
only by trained and qualied electricians who are au
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thorized to do so, and in compliance with relevant
Electrical Codes, Standards and other regulations.
! Ensure that the generator set is effectively earthed/
grounded in accordance with all relevant regulations
before starting.
! The generating set should be shutdown with the
battery negative (-) terminal disconnected prior to at
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tempting to connect or disconnect load connections.
! Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load con
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nections while standing in water or on wet or soggy
ground.