TP-5353 8/94 Safety Precautions and Instructions I
Safety Precautions and Instructions
A generator set, like any other electromechanical
device, can pose potential dangers to life and limb if
improperly maintained or imprudently operated. The
best way to prevent accidents is to be aware of the
potential dangers and to always use good common
sense. In the interest of safety, some general
precautions relating to the operation of a generator set
follow. Below are some general precautions relating to
the operation of a generator set. SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER
Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that will
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if the danger is ignored.
WARNING
Warning indicates the presence of a hazard that can
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that will
or
can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if
the caution is ignored.
NOTE
Note communicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information that is important but not
hazard related.
Safety decals are affixed to the generator set in
prominent places to advise the operator or service
technician of potential hazards. The decals are
reproduced here to improve operator recognition. For a
further explanation of decal information, refer to the
safety precautions throughout this manual. Before
operating or servicing the generator set, be sure you
understand the messages of these decals. Replace
decals if missing or damaged.
Accidental Starting
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect battery cables before working on
generator set (negative lead first and reconnect it
last).
WARNING
Accidental starting can cause severe injury or
death. Turn generator set master s witch to OFF
position, disconnect power to battery charger, and
remove battery cables (remove negative lead first and
reconnect it last) to disable generator set before working
on any equipment connected to generator set. The
generator set can be started by automatic transfer
switch or remote start/stop switch unless these
precautions are followed.
Battery
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use protective goggles and clothes. Battery acid can
cause permanent damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat
holes in clothing.
WARNING
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