8.1 Safety when placing out
of service and scrapping
The following are the main safety precautions which
the user must comply with. However, since it is
impossible to include all the dangers that could arise
when placing out of service and scrapping,
remember that the decision whether an operation is
to be performed is strictly personal.
WARNING
Failure to comply with the
instructions and precautions
provided could cause serious or
fatal injuries. Always follow the
procedures and precautions
indicated in this manual Do not
perform maintenance that is not
described in this manual; contact
the manufacturer.
Perform the following operations
according to the safety information
provided in the MAINTENANCE
chapter, especially in the
“Precautions for maintenance”
paragraph.
8.2 Placing out of service for
long periods
WARNING
The operations described below
must only be carried out by
specialised personnel.
The following operations require an
in-depth knowledge of certain parts
of the engine. See the
manufacturer's documentation of
the engine for further information or
if necessary, refer to specialised
personnel
NOTE
If the generator must be stored in
conditions other than those
described, refer to the nearest
assistance centre.
NOTE
The fuel and oil used in the engine
of the generator and therefore, any
oil preservatives used, are harmful
for the environment; dispose of them
in compliance with the legislation in
force in the country of use and if
present, by contacting collection
and disposal associations.
If the generator is not to be used for long periods of
time (more than 30 days), perform the following
operations to make sure it is stored and protected
correctly.
Follow the specific guidelines provided in the
manuals of the relative manufacturers, according to
the type of engine, in order to carry out the
operations correctly. The main operations that must
be carried out are:
• Disconnect all the utilities.
• Empty the fuel tank completely.
• Drain the engine oil and the coolant.
• Disconnect the battery cables
• If the generator is an “Openset” Clean the
engine and the generator and cover them with an
anti-dust sheet.
Once the preparation phases are completed, store
the generator, remembering the following:
• The storage place must have a temperature and
humidity that comply with the data of the generator.
Avoid extremely cold and/or hot/humid areas.
• The storage place must be covered and must not
be dirty and exposed to dust accumulation.
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