Onan 200 DFP - Page 2

The following symbols in this manual signal potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or equipment. Read this
manual carefully. Know when these conditions can exist.
Then, take necessary steps to protect personnel as well as
equipment.
Read your manual and become thoroughly acquainted with it
and your equipment before you start your unit. These recom¬
mendations and the following safety precautions are for your
protection.
Fuels, electrical equipment, batteries, exhaust gases and mov¬
ing parts present potential hazards that could result in serious,
personal injury. Take care in following these recommended
procedures.
flftfllTSTTl This symbol if used warns of imme -
diate hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
Protect Against Moving Parts
• Keep your hands away from moving parts.
• Before starting work on the generator set, disconnect
batteries. This will prevent starting the set accidentally.
Fuei System
• DO NOT fill fuel tanks while engine is running, unless
tanks are outside engine compartment. Fuel contact with
hot engine or exhaust is a potential fire hazard.
• DO NOT SMOKE ORUSE AN OPEN FLAME in the vicinity
of the generator set or fuel tank. Internal combustion
engine fuels are highly flammable.
® Fuel lines must be adequately secured and free from
leaks. Piping at the engine should be approved flexible
line. Do not use copper piping on flexible lines as copper
will work harden and become brittle.
AWABhffNP This symbol refers to a hazard or
i — u nsafe practice which can result in
severe personal injury or death,
I ATAIITIOM symbol refers to a hazard or
f iursi unsa f e practice which can result in
personai injury or product or property damage.
General
• Keep your electric generating set and the surrounding
area clean and free from obstructions. Remove any debris
from set and keep the floor clean and dry.
• Provide appropriate fire extinguishers and install them in
convenient locations. Consult your local fire department
for the correct type of extinguisher to use. Do not use foam
on electrical fires. Use extinguisher rated ABC by NFPA.
• Make sure that all fasteners on the generating set are
secure. Tighten supports and clamps, kef -yards in
position over fans, driving belts, etc.
• Do not wear loose clothing in the vicinity of moving parts,
or jewelry while working on electrical equipment. Loose
clothing and jewelry can become caught in moving parts.
Jewelry can short out electrical contacts; cause shock or
burning.
• If adjustment must be made while the unit is running, use
extreme caution around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
• Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
Guard Against Electric Shock
• Remove electric power before removing protective
shields or touching electrical equipment. Use rubber
insulative mats placed on dry wood platforms over floors
that are metal or concrete when around electrical equip¬
ment. Do not wear damp clothing (particularly wet shoes)
or allow skin surfaces to be damp when handling electri¬
cal equipment.
• Use extreme caution when working on electrical compo¬
nents. High voltages cause injury or death. DO NOT
tamper with interlocks.
• Follow all state and local electrical codes. Have all elec¬
trical installations performed by a qualified licensed elec¬
trician. Tag open switches.
• DO NOT SMOKE while servicing batteries. Lead acid
batteries emit a highly explosive hydrogen gas that can be
ignited by electrical arcing or by smoking.
Exhaust Gases Are Toxic
• Provide an adequate exhaust system to properly expel
discharged gases. Inspect exhaust system daily for leaks
per the maintenance schedule. Ensure that exhaust mani¬
folds are secure and not warped. Do not use exhaust
gases to heat a compartment.
• Be sure the unit is well ventilated.
• Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physi¬
cally fatigued.
® Coolants under pressure have a higher boiling point than
water. DO NOT open a radiator or heat exchanger pres¬
sure cap while the engine is running. Bleed the system
pressure first.
Keep the Unit and Surrounding Area Clean
® Make sure that oily rags are not left on or near the engine.
• Remove all oil deposits. Remove all unnecessary grease
and oil from the unit. Accumulated grease and oil can
cause overheating and subsequent engine damage and
may present a potential fire hazard.
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