SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
injury
or
death!
w
Thin
OFF
the
DC
breaker on the control panel
or
turn the
unit's battery selector switch to
OFF
before servicing the
engine.
• Make certain. all personnel are clear
of
the engine before
starting.
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•
Make certain all covers, guards, and hatches are
re-installed before starting the engine.
BATTERY
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Battery
explosion
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Do not smoke or allow an open flame near the battery
being serviced.
Lea~
acid batteries
~mi!
hydrogen,
~
highly explosive gas, which can
be
1gmted by
elec~cal
arcing or by lit tobacco products. Shut
o~
all
ele~tncal
equipment in the vicinity to prevent electncal arcmg
during servicing.
• Never connect the negative(-) battery cable to the
positive (
+) connection terminal
of
the starter
solenoi~.
Do not test the battery condition by shorting the termmals
together. Sparks could ignite
batt~ry
gases
o~
fuel vapors.
Ventilate any compartment contammg battenes to prevent
accumulation
of
explosive gases. To avoid sparks, do not
disturb the battery charger connections while the battery
is
being charged.
• Avoid contacting the terminals with tools, etc., to prevent
bums or sparks that could cause an explosion.
Remo~e
wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before handlmg
the battery.
• Always tum the battery charger off before .disconnecting
the battery connections. Remove the
negative lead first
and reconnect it last when servicing the battery.
BATTERY
ACID
A
WARNING:
Sulfuric
acid
in
batteries
can
cause
severe
injury
or
death!
• When servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte
level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye
protection. Batteries contain
sulfuri~
acid
whic~
is ·
destructive.
If
it comes in contact wtth your skin, wash
it off at once with water. Acid may splash on the skin
or
into the eyes inadvertently when removing electrolyte
caps.
TOXIC
EXHAUST
GASES
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
a
deadly
gas!
• Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel gases
discharged from the engine. Check the exhaust system
regularly for leaks and make sure the exhaust manifold/
water-injected elbow is securely attached.
11
Be
sure the unit and its surroundings are well ventilated.
Run blowers when running the generator set
or
engine.
• Do not run the generator set
or
engine unless the boat is
equipped with a functioning marine carbon monoxide
detector that complies with ABYC A-24. Consult your
boat builder
or
dealer for installation
of
approved
detectors.
• For additional information, refer to ABYC TH-22
(educational information on Carbon Monoxide).
·A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
an
invisible
odorless
gas.
Inhalation
produces
flu·like
symptoms,
nausea
or
death!
• Do not use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems.
Diesel fumes can rapidly destroy copper tubing in exhaust
systems. Exhaust sulfur causes rapid deterioration
of
copper tubing resulting in exhaust/water leakage.
• Do not install exhaust outlet where exhaust can be drawn
through portholes, vents, or
air conditioners.
If
the engine
exhaust discharge outlet is near the waterline, water could
enter the exhaust discharge outlet and close or restrict the
flow
of
exhaust. Avoid overloading the craft.
• Although diesel engine exhaust gases are not as toxic as
exhaust fumes from gasoline engines, carbon monoxide
gas is present
in diesel exhaust fumes. Some
of
the
symptoms
or
signs
of
carbon monoxide inhalation or
poisoning are:
Vomiting·
Dizziness
Headache
Inability to
think coherently
Throbbing in temples
Muscular twitching
Nausea Weakness and sleepiness
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
A
WARNING:
Rotating
parts
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Do not service the engine while it is running.
If
a
situation arises in which it is absolutely necessary to
make operating adjustments, use extreme care to avoid
touching moving parts and hot exhaust system
components.
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