Kohler ZCS series User Manual

TP-5660 11/98 Safety Precautions and Instructions I
Safety Precautions and Instructions
A transfer switch, like any other
electromechanical device, can pose
potential dangers to life and limb if
improperly maintained or operated.
The best way to preventaccidents is to
be aware of potential dangers and act
safely. Please read and follow the
safety precautions and instructions
below to prevent harm to yourself and
others. This manual contains several
types of safety precautions and
instructionswhichare explained below.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER
Danger indicates the presence of a
hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage.
WARNING
Warning indicates the presence of a
hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property
damage.
CAUTION
Caution indicates the presence of a
hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage.
NOTICE
Notice communicates installation,
operation, or maintenance information
that is important butnot hazard related.
Safety decals affixed to the transfer
switch in prominent places advise the
operator or service technician of
potentialhazardsandhowtoactsafely.
The decals are reproduced here to
improve operator recognition. Replace
missing or damaged decals.
Accidental Starting
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect battery cables before
working on generator set. (Remove
negative (--) lead first when
disconnecting battery. Reconnect
negative (--) lead last when
reconnecting battery.)
WARNING
Disabling the generator set.
Accidental starting can cause
severe injury or death. Before
working on the generator set or
connected equipment, disable the
generator set as follows: 1) Move the
generator set master switchto the OFF
position. 2) Disconnect power to the
battery charger. 3) Remove battery
cables, negative (--) lead first.
Reconnect negative (--) lead last when
reconnecting battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent starting of
generator set by an automatic transfer
switch, remote start/stop switch, or
engine start command from a remote
computer.
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
Battery acid. Sulfuric acid in
batteries can cause severe injury or
death. Sulfuric acid in battery can
cause permanent damage to eyes,
burn skin, and eat holes in clothing.
Always wear splash-proof safety
goggles when working nearthebattery.
Ifbatteryacidissplashed in the eyes or
on skin, immediately flush the affected
area for 15 minutes with large
quantities of clean water. Seek
immediate medical aid in the case of
eye contact. Never add acid to a
battery after placing the battery in
service,asthismayresult inhazardous
spattering of battery acid.

Kohler ZCS series Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	ZCS series
Category	Switch
Language	English