Onan CCK User Manual

Safety Precautions
Before operating the generator set, read the Operator's
Manual and become familiar with it and the equipment. Safe
and efficient operation can be achieved only if the unit is
properly operated and maintained. Many accidents are
caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you
to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service per¬
sonnel, or tne equipment.
A DANGER This symbol warns of Immediate haz¬
ards which will result in severe personal injury or
death .
lAWARNiNGl This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in severe personal injury
or death .
1A caution] This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in personal injury or prod¬
uct or property damage .
FUEL AND FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE. Fire, explosion, and
personal injury can result from improper practices.
• DO NOT fill fuel tanks while engine is running. Fuel contact
with hot engine or exhaust is a potential fire hazard.
• DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME near the gen¬
erator set or fuel tank.
• Fuel lines must be adequately secured and free of leaks.
Fuel connection at the engine should be made with an ap¬
proved flexible, non-conductive line. Do not use copper pip¬
ing on flexible lines as copper will work harden and Become
brittle.
• Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
GASOLINE AND LPG FUEL MAY BE ACCIDENTALLY IG¬
NITED BY ELECTRICAL SPARKS, presenting the hazard of
fire or explosion, which can result in severe personal in¬
jury or death. When installing the generator set:
• Do not tie electrical wiring to fuel lines.
• Do not run electrical lines and fuel lines through the same
compartment openings.
• Keep electrical and fuel lines as far apart as possible.
• Place a physical barrier between fuel lines and electrical
lines wherever possible.
• If electrical and fuel lines must pass through the same com¬
partment opening, make certain that they are physically
separated by running them through individual channels, or
by passing each line through a separate piece of tubing.
• DO NOT SMOKE while servicing batteries. Lead acid bat¬
teries emit a highly explosive hydrogen gas that can be ig¬
nited by electrical arcing or by smoking.
EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY
♦ Never sleep in the vehicle with the generator set running un¬
less vehicle is equipped with an operating carbon monoxide
detector.
♦ Provide an adequate exhaust system to properly expel dis¬
charged gases. Inspect exhaust system daily for leaks per
the maintenance schedule. Ensure that exhaust manifolds
are secure and not warped. Do not use exhaust gases to
heat a compartment.
♦ Be sure the unit is well ventilated.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL IN¬
JURY OR DEATH
• Before starting work on the generator set, disconnect batter¬
ies. This will prevent accidental arcing.
• Keep your hands away from moving parts.
• Make sure that fasteners on the generator set are secure.
Tighten supports and clamps, keep guards in position over
fans, drive belts, etc.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while working on gen¬
erator sets. Loose clothing and jewelry can become caught
in moving parts. Jewelry can short out electrical contacts
and cause shock or burning.
• If adjustment must be made while the unit is running, use ex¬
treme caution around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH
• Disconnect starting battery before removing protective
shields or touching electrical equipment. Use rubber insuia-
tive mats placed on dry wood platforms over floors that are
metal or concrete when around electrical equipment. Do not
wear damp clothing (particularly wet shoes) or allow skin sur¬
faces to be damp when handling electrical equipment.
• Use extreme caution when working on electrical compo¬
nents. High voltages can cause injury or death.
• Follow all state and local electrical codes. Have all electrical
installations performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
Tag open switches to avoid accidental closure.
• DO NOT CONNECT GENERATOR SET DIRECTLY TO
ANY BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hazardous volt¬
ages can flow from the generator set into the utility line. This
creates a potential for electrocution or property damage.
Connect only through an approved device and after building
main switch is open. Consult an electrician in regard to
emergency power use.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Have a fire extinguisher nearby. Maintain extinguisher prop¬
erly and become familiar with its use. Extinguishers rated
ABC by the NFPA are appropriate for all applications. Con¬
sult the local fire department for the correct type of extin¬
guisher for various applications.
• Hot coolants under pressure can cause severe personal in¬
jury. DO NOT open a radiator pressure cap while the engine
is running. Stop the engine and carefully bleed the system
pressure.
• Benzene and lead, found in some gasoline, have been iden¬
tified by some state and federal agencies as causing cancer
or reproductive toxicity. When checking, draining or adding
gasoline, take care not to ingest, breathe the fumes, or con¬
tact gasoline.
• Used engine oils have been identified by some state or fed¬
eral agencies as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.
When checking or changing engine oil, take care not to in¬
gest, breathe the fumes, or contact used oil.
• Remove all unnecessary grease and oil from the unit. Accu¬
mulated grease and oil can cause overheating and engine
damage, which presents a potential fire hazard.
• DO NOT store anything in the generator compartment such
as oil or gas cans, oily rags, chains, wooden blocks, portable
propane cylinders, etc. A fire could result or the generator
set operation* (cooling, noise and vibration) may be ad¬
versely affected. Keep the compartment floor clean and dry.
• Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physically
fatigued, or after consuming any alcohol or drug that makes
the operation of equipment unsafe.
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Onan CCK Specifications

General

Brand	Onan
Model	CCK
Category	Engine
Language	English