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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
Any user of the Engine who follows the instructions set
out in this manual, and complies with the instructions
on the labels affixed to the engine are working in safe
conditions.
If operating mistakes cause an accident, call for help
immediately from the EMERGENCY SERVICES.
In the event of an emergency, and while awaiting the
arrival of the EMERGENCY SERVICES, the
following general advice is given for the provision of
first aid.
FIRE
Put out the fire using extinguishers recommended by
the manufacturer of the machine or the installation.
BURNS
1) Extinguish the flames on the clothing of the
burn victim by means of:
drenching with water
use of powder extinguisher, making
sure not to direct the jets onto the face
blankets or rolling the victim on the
ground
2) Do not pull off strips of clothing that are
sticking to the skin.
3) In the case of scalding with liquids, remove the
soaked clothing quickly but carefully.
4) Cover the burn with a special anti-burn packet
or with a sterile bandage.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING (CO)
Carbon monoxide contained in engine exhaust gases is
odorless and dangerous because it is poisonous and
with air, it forms an explosive mixture.
Carbon monoxide is very dangerous in enclosed
premises because it can reach a critical concentration
in a short time.
When attending a person suffering from CO poisoning
in enclosed premises, ventilate the premises
immediately to reduce the gas concentration.
When accessing the premises, the person providing the
aid must hold his breath, not light flames, turn on lights
or activate electric bells or telephones to avoid
explosions.
Take the victim to a ventilated area or into the open air,
placing him on his side if he is unconscious.
CAUSTIC BURNS
1) Caustic burns to the skin are caused by acid
escaping from the batteries:
remove the clothes
wash with running water, being
careful not to affect injury-free areas
2) Caustic burns to the eyes are caused by battery
acid, lubricating oil, and diesel fuel.
Wash the eye with running water for at
least 20 minutes, keeping the eyelids
open so that the water runs over the
eyeball and moving the eye in all
directions.
ELECTROCUTION
Electrocution can be caused by:
1) The engine’s electrical system (24VDC)
2) The coolant pre-heating system 120/240 Volt
AC (if supplied).
In the first case, the low voltage does not involve high
current flows through the human body; however, if
there is a short circuit, caused by a metal tool, sparks
and burns may occur.
In the second case, the high voltage causes strong
currents, which can be dangerous.
If this happens, break the current by operating the
switch before touching the injured person.
If this is not possible, bear in mind that any other
attempt is highly dangerous for the person assisting.
Any attempt to help the victim must be carried out
using means to insulate the rescuer from the electrical
current.
WOUNDS AND FRACTURES
The wide range of possible injuries and the specific
nature of the help needed means that the medical
services must be called.
If the person is bleeding, compress the wound
externally until help arrives.
In the case of fracture, do not move the part of the
body affected by the fracture. When moving an injured
person, permission from that person must be received
before you can help him. Unless the injury is life
threatening, move the injured person with extreme care
and then only if strictly necessary.
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels, in picture form, are applied to the
engine. Their meanings are given below.
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