SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
injury
or
death!
11
Disconnect the battery cables before servicing the engine/
generator. Remove
the
negative lead first and reconnect
it
last.
11
Make certain all personnel are clear of the engine before
starting.
11
Make certain all
covers,
guards,
and
hatches are
re-installed before starting the engine.
BAmRY
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Battery
explosion
can
cause
injury
or
death!
11
Do not smoke
or
allow
an open
flame
near the battery
being serviced. Lead acid batteries emit
hydrogcm,
a
highly explosive
gas,
which can be ignited
by
electrical
arcing or by lit tobacco products.
Shut off all electrical
equipment
in the vicinity to prevent electrical arcing
dming servicing.
11
Never connect the negative
(-)
battery
cable to the
positive ( +) connection terminal of the starter
solenoi~
Do
not test the battery condition by shorting the tenmnals
together.
Sparks could ignite battery gases or fuel vapors.
Ventilate any compartment containing batteries
to
prevent
accumulation
of
explosive gases.
To
avoid sparks, do not
disturb the battery charger connections while the battery
is being charged.
11
Avoid
contacting
the
tenninals with tools, etc.,
to
prevent
burns or
sparks that could cause
an
explosion. Remove
wristwatch, rings,
and any
other jewelry before handling
the battery.
11
Always turn 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!
11
When servicing the battery
or
checking the electrolyte
level wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron,
and eye
pron;;ction.
Batteries contain
sulfuri~
acid
wbic~
is
destructive.
If
it
comes in contact
With
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
(CD)
is
a
deadly
gas!
11
Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel
ga8es
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.
11
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.
11
For additional information, refer to ABYC 1H-22
(educational information on Carbon Monoxide).
. A
WARNING:
carbon
monoxide
(CD)
is
an
invisible
odorless
gas.
Inhalation
produces
flu-like
symptoms,
nausea
or
death!
11
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. .
II
Do
not install exhaust outlet where
emanst
can be
<kawn
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.
11
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!
11
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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