1.3.4 Risk of fire, burns and explosion
The engine should not be operated in environments containing explosive products. As not all of the
electrical and mechanical components are shielded, there is a risk of sparks forming.
Danger
 Make sure not to create sparks or flames, and not to smoke near the batteries, as the electrolyte gases are highly flammable
(especially if the battery is charging). Their acid also poses a risk to the skin, and in particular to the eyes.
 Never cover the generating set, pump unit or lighting tower with any material during operation or just after shutdown (wait for the
engine to cool).
 Do not touch hot parts such as the exhaust pipe, or put combustible materials on it.
 Keep all flammable or explosive materials (e.g. petrol, oil, cloth, etc.) out of the way when the set is running.
 Proper ventilation is required for your generating set, pump unit or lighting column to work properly. Without this ventilation, the
engine would very quickly rise to an excessively high temperature, causing accidents or damage to the equipment and to
surrounding property.
 Do not remove the radiator cap if the engine is hot and the coolant is pressurised, due to risks of burns.
 Depressurise the air, oil and cooling circuits before removing or disconnecting all the fittings, pipes or connected components.
Watch out for the possible presence of pressure when disconnecting a device from a pressurised system. Do not try to find
pressure leaks by hand. Oil at high pressure can cause bodily damage.
 Some preservative oils are flammable. Also, some are dangerous to inhale. Ensure proper ventilation. Use a protective mask.
 Hot oil causes burns. Avoid contact with hot oil. Check that the system is no longer pressurised before carrying out any procedures.
Never start or run the engine with the oil filler cap off (oil may splash out).
 Never coat the generating set, pump unit or lighting column with a thin layer of oil to protect it from rust.
 Never top up the oil or coolant if the generating set, pump unit or lighting column is running, or if the engine is hot.
 A generating set can only operate when stationary, and cannot be installed on a vehicle or other mobile equipment, without a prior
study taking into account the various specific features of using the generating set.
1.3.5 Risks related to electrical networks
 The electrical equipment supplied with the generating set complies with standard NF C15.100 (France), or with the standards of the
countries in question.
 The earth connection must be installed in accordance with the standards in force in each country in question, and with the neutral
system sold.
 Read the manufacturer's identification plate carefully. The values for voltage, power, current and frequency are shown. Check that
these values match the supply use.
 Never accidentally touch stripped cables or loose connections.
 Never handle a generating set with wet hands or feet.
 Maintain electrical wires and connections in good condition. Using equipment in poor condition can lead to electrocution and
damage to equipment.
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 Always disconnect the power to the equipment or facility (generating set voltage, battery voltage and network voltage) before any
operation.
 The electrical connections must be made in accordance with current standards and regulations in the country of use.
 Do not use faulty, poorly insulated or provisionally connected wires.
 Never reverse the positive and negative terminals on batteries when connecting them. This could cause severe damage to the
electrical equipment. Follow the wiring diagram supplied by the manufacturer.
 The generating set should not be connected to any other power sources, such as the mains supply network. In specific cases
where there is to be a connection to existing electrical networks, this must only be installed by a qualified electrician, who should
take the operating differences of the equipment into account, according to whether the mains supply network or generating set is
being used.
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