Onan MEP-003A - Page 3

TM5-6115-585-34
NAVFAC P - 8-262-12
TO - 35C2-3-455-2
TM - 05684C - 34
WARNING
All specific cautions and warnings contained in this manual shall be strictly
adhered to . Otherwise , severe injury , death and / or damage to the equipment may
result .
HIGH VOLTAGE
is produced when this Generator Set is in operation .
DEATH
or severe burns may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions . Do not
operate this Generator Set until the ground terminal stud has been connected to a
suitable ground . Disconnect the battery ground cable before removing and installing
components on the engine or in the electrical control panel system . Remove all
rings , watches , and other jewelry when performing maintenance on this equipment .
Loose fitting clothing should be secured to prevent it catching in moving parts . Do
not attempt to service or otherwise make any adjustments , connections or recon
nections of wires or cables until Generator Set is shut - down and completely de
energized .
DANGEROUS GASES
Batteries generate explosive gas during charging : therefore , utilize extreme
caution , do not smoke , or use open flame in the vicinity of the Generator Set when
servicing batteries .
Exhaust discharge contains noxious and deadly fumes . Do not operate Generator
Sets in enclosed areas unless exhaust discharge is properly vented to the outside .
To avoid sparking between filler nozzle and fuel tank , always maintain metal to
metal contact between filler nozzle and fuel tank when filling fuel tank .
Do not smoke or use open flame in the vicinity of the Generator Set while fueling .
LIQUIDS
UNDER
HIGH
PRESSURE
are generated as a result of operation of the Generator Set . Do not expose any
part of the body to a high pressure leak in the fuel injection system .
WARNING
Clean parts in a well - ventilated area . Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and pro
longed exposure of skin to cleaning solvent . Wash exposed skin thoroughly . Dry
cleaning solvent ( Fed . Spec . P - D - 680 ) used to clean parts is potentially dangerous
to personnel and property . Do not use near open flame or excessive heat . Flash
point of solvent is 100 ° F. to 138 ° F. ( 38 ° C . to 59 ° C. ) .
WARNING
If conditions require fuel tank repairs by welding or other methods involving heat
or flame , take care to assure that all fumes are purged from the tank or fill tank
with water before commencing the repair . If possible , tank should be filled with
water prior to welding after being thoroughly purged of fumes . Applying heat or
flame to a fuel tank containing residue , may result in a violent explosion , causing
death or injury to maintenance personnel .
NOISE
Operating level of this generator can cause hearing damage . Ear protectors , as
recommended by the medical or
worn when working near
this set .