II Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-5977 7/98
Engine Backfire/Flash
Fire
Fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Donotsmokeorpermitflameorspark
to occur near fuel or fuel system.
WARNING
Servicing fuel system. A flash fire
can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flame or spark
to occur near carburetor, fuel line, fuel
filter, fuel pump, or other potential
sources of spilled fuel or fuel vapors.
Catch all fuel in a suitable container
when removing fuel line or carburetor.
Servicing air cleaner. A sudden
backfire can cause severe injury or
death. Do not operate with air cleaner
removed.
Combustible materials. A fire can
cause severe injury or death.
Generator set engine fuels and fuel
fumes are flammable and explosive.
Use care in handling these materials to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion.
Equip the compartment or nearby area
with a fully charged fire extinguisher.
Select a fire extinguisher rated ABC or
BC for electrical fires or as
recommended by local fire code or
authorized agency. Train all personnel
on fire extinguisher operation and fire
prevention procedures.
Exhaust System
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severenausea,fainting,
or death.
The exhaust system must be
leakproof and routinely inspected.
WARNING
Generator set operation. Carbon
monoxide cancause severenausea,
fainting, or death. Never operate the
generator set inside a building unless
theexhaustgas ispiped safelyoutside.
Never operate in any area where
exhaust gas could accumulate and
seepback inside apotentiallyoccupied
building or vehicle. Be careful when
parking your vehicle to avoid
obstructing the exhaust outlet. The
exhaustgasesmustdischarge freely to
prevent carbon monoxide from
deflecting into the vehicle. Avoid
breathingexhaustfumeswhenworking
on or near the generator set. Carbon
monoxide is particularly dangerous
because it is an odorless, colorless,
tasteless, nonirritating gas that can
cause death if inhaled for even a short
time.
Carbon monoxide symptoms.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas which is
present in exhaust gases. Carbon
monoxide poisoningsymptomsinclude
but are not limited to the following:
D Light-headedness, dizziness
D Physical fatigue, weakness in
joints and muscles
D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms
and carbon monoxide poisoning is
possible,affected persons should seek
fresh air immediately. They should
remain active. They should not sit, lie
down, or fall asleep. Alertothers tothe
possibility of carbon monoxide
poisoning. If the condition of affected
persons does not improve within
minutes of breathing fresh air, they
should seek medical attention.
Installing exhaust tail pipe. Carbon
monoxide cancause severenausea,
fainting, or death. Install exhaust
system tail pipe so discharged exhaust
gases will not be drawn into vehicle
interior through windows, doors, air
conditioners, etc. Do not use flexible
tail piping because it could crack and
allow lethal exhaust fumes to enter the
vehicle.
Inspecting exhaust system. Carbon
monoxide cancause severenausea,
fainting, or death. In addition to
routine exhaust system inspection,
install a carbon monoxide detector.
Consultyourcoach builderordealerfor
approved detectorinstallation. Testthe
carbon monoxide detector function per
the manufacturer’s instructions and
keep it operational at all times.
Fuel System
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
WARNING
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