Important Safety Precautions
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Read and observe these safety precautions when using
or working on electric generators, engines and related
equipment. Also read and follow the literature provided
with the equipment.
Proper operation and maintenance are critical to perfor-
mance and safety. Electricity, fuel, exhaust, moving parts
and batteries present hazards that can cause severe
personal injury or death.
FUEL, ENGINE OIL, AND FUMES ARE
Fire, explosion, and personal injury can result from im-
proper practices.
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FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC
Used engine oil, and benzene and lead, found in
some gasoline, have been identified by government
agencies as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.
When checking, draining or adding fuel or oil, do not
ingest, breathe the fumes, or contact gasoline or
used oil.
Do
not fill tanks with engine running.
Do
not smoke
around the area. Wipe up oil or fuel spills.
Do
not
leave rags in engine compartment or on equipment.
Keep this and surrounding area clean.
Inspect fuel system before each operation and peri-
odically while running.
Equip fuel supply with a positive fuel shutoff.
Do not store or transport equipment with fuel in tank.
Keep an ABC-rated fire extinguisher available near
equipment and adjacent areas for use on all types of
fires except alcohol.
Unless provided with equipment
or
noted otherwise
in installation manual, fuel lines must be copper or
steel, secured, free of leaks and separated or
shielded from electrical wiring.
Use approved, non-conductive flexible fuel hose for
fuel connections.
Do
not use copper tubing as a
flex-
ible connection. It will work-harden and break.
EXHAUST GAS
IS
DEADLY
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO),
an odorless, invisible, poisonous gas. Learn the
symptoms of CO poisoning.
Never sleep
in
a vessel, vehicle, or room with a gen-
set or engine running unless the area is equipped
with an operating CO detector with an audible
alarm.
Each time the engine or genset is started, or at least
every day, thoroughly inspect the exhaust system.
Shut down the unit and repair leaks immediately.
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Warning: Engine exhaust is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
Make sure exhaust
is
properly ventilated.
Vessel bilge must have an operating power
exhaust.
Vehicle exhaust system must extend beyond ve-
hicle perimeter and not near windows, doors or
vents.
Do
not use engine or genset cooling air to heat an
area.
Do
not operate enginelgenset in enclosed area
without ample fresh air ventilation.
Expel exhaust away from enclosed, sheltered, or
occupied areas.
Make sure exhaust system components are se-
curely fastened and not warped.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
Do
not remove any guards or covers with the equip-
ment running.
Keep hands, clothing, hair, and jewelry away from
moving parts.
Before performing any maintenance, disconnect
battery (negative
[-I
cable first) to prevent acciden-
tal starting.
Make sure fasteners and joints are secure. Tighten
supports and clamps, keep guards in position over
fans, drive belts, etc.
If
adjustments must be made while equipment is
running, use extreme caution around hot manifolds
and moving parts, etc. Wear safety glasses and pro-
tective clothing.
BATTERY GAS
IS
EXPLOSIVE
Wear safety glasses and do not smoke while servic-
ing batteries.
Always disconnect battery negative
(-)
lead first
and reconnect
it
last. Make sure you connect battery
correctly.
A
direct short across battery terminals can
cause an explosion.
Do
not smoke while servicing
batteries. Hydrogen gas given
off
during charging
is
explosive.
Do
not disconnect or connect battery cables if fuel
vapors are present. Ventilate the area thoroughly.
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