SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Disconnect
the
battery
cables
before servicing
the
engine/
generator.
Remove
the
negative
lead
first
and
reconnect
it
last.
•
Make
certain
all
personnel
are
clear of
the
engine
before
starting.
•
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.
Lead
acid
batteries emit
hydrogen,
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 dur-
ing
servicing.
. •
Never
connect
the
negative
(-) battery
cable
to
the
posi-
tive
(+)
connection
terminal
of
the
starter
solenoid.
Do
not
test the battery condition
by
shorting
the
terminals
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.
•
Avoid
contacting
the
terminals
with
tools,
etc.,
to
prevent
burns
or
sparks that
could
cause
an
explosion.
Remove
wristwatch,
rings,
and
any
other jewelry
before
handling
the
battery.
•
Always
tum the
battery
charger off before disconnecting
the
battery
connections.
Remove
the
negative
lead
first
and
reconnect it last whenservicing
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
protec-
tion.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which
is
destructJve.
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
(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.
• Be
sure
the
unit
and
its
surroundings
are
well ventilated.
Run
blowers
when
running the
generator
set or
engine.
• Don't
run
the
generator set
or
engine
unless
the boat is
equipped
with
a functioning
marine
carbon
monoxide
detector that
complies
with
ABYCA-24.
Consult your boat
builder
or
dealer for installation of approved detectors.
• For additional information refer to
ABYC
T-22
(educational information
on
Carbon
Monoxide).
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
an
invisible
odorless
gas.
Inhalation
produces
flu-like
symptr1ms,
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
aii'
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
fume~.
S?me
o~
the
symptoms
or
signs
of carbon
monOXIde
Inhalation or
poisoning
are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
Inability to think coherently
Throbbing in temples
Muscular twitching
Weakness
and
sleepiness
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
operat-
ing
adjustments,
use
extreme
care
to
avoid
touching
mov-
ing parts
and
hot exhaust system
components.
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WESTERBEKE
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