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General| Brand | Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | BFA 16004 Series |
| Category | Portable Generator |
| Language | English |
Explains the meaning of warning and caution symbols used in the manual.
Precautions regarding gasoline, fuel tanks, and open flames during operation or servicing.
Guidelines for preventing electric shock, including insulation and jewelry removal.
Warnings about explosive gases emitted by lead-acid batteries during charging.
Importance of adequate exhaust systems and toxicity of carbon monoxide.
Advice on keeping the unit clean and avoiding moving parts hazards.
Procedures for inspecting fuel lines, checking for leaks, and ensuring fuel supply integrity.
Guidance on connecting AC output, checking wires, and battery terminal connections.
Critical warnings about the deadly nature of carbon monoxide from exhaust gases.
Specifies minimum clearances, access opening size, and mounting support considerations.
Recommendations for separating the compartment from living quarters and using fire barriers.
Instructions for mounting the set using vibration isolators and ensuring proper clearance.
Description of the Onan Vacu-Flo cooling system and airflow considerations.
Specifies minimum free air inlet area and airflow needs for combustion and cooling.
Guidance on using louvers or grilles for air inlets and calculating necessary surface area.
Ensuring vapor-tight seals at compartment openings, doors, and perimeters.
Using fiberglass or other noncombustible materials for acoustical treatment.
Options for combining materials like lead or viscoelastic layers for superior noise reduction.
Adding a baffle behind air inlets to prevent line-of-sight noise transmission.
Advice on fuel types, break-in procedures, and average fuel usage per hour.
Proper installation of fuel lines, connections, and filter considerations.
Function of fuel shut-off and critical considerations for gasoline evaporative control systems.
Clearance requirements, heat protection, and preventing gas/oil drainage.
Proper termination points, distances from openings, and preventing fume recirculation.
Importance of spark arresters, maintenance, and periodic cleaning procedures.
Guidelines for selecting and installing appropriate wiring for the generator set.
Ensuring isolation of the generator from the power source using a double-pole switch.
Information on remote start controls and connecting loads to the generator's output.
Routine checks and preventive maintenance to increase battery life.
Specifications for selecting and installing battery cables for reliable starting.
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