TP-5393 9/93II Safety Precautions and Instructions
EXHAUST SYSTEM
WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death.
The exhaust system must be leakproof and
routinely inspected.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea,
fainting, or death. Install exhaust system tail pipe so
discharged exhaust gases will not be drawn intovehicle
interior through windows, doors, air conditioners, etc.
Do not use flexible tail piping since this type could crack
and allow lethal exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea,
fainting, or death. Never operate the generator set
inside a building unless the exhaust gas is piped safely
outside. Never operate in any area where exhaust gas
could accumulate and seep back inside an occupied
buildingorvehicle.Becarefulwhenparkingyourvehicle
to avoid obstructing the exhaust outlet. The exhaust
gases must discharge freely, otherwise carbon
monoxide may deflect into the vehicle. Avoid breathing
exhaust fumes when working on or near the generator
set. Carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous
because it is an odorless, colorless, tasteless,
nonirritatinggas thatcan causedeathifinhaledforeven
a short period of time.
ACCIDENTAL STARTING
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect battery cables before working on
generator set (negative lead first and reconnect it
last).
Accidental starting can cause severe injury or
death. Turn generator master switch to OFF position,
disconnect power to battery charger, and remove
battery cables (remove negative lead first and
reconnectitlast)todisablegeneratorsetbeforeworking
on any equipment connected to generator. The
generator set can be started by automatic transfer
switch or remote start/stop switch unless these
precautions are followed.