SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read
this
safety manual
carefuUy.
Most
accidents
are
caused
by
failure
to
foUow
fundamental
rules
and
precautions.
Know
when
tfongerous
conditions exist and
take the
necessary
precautions
to
protect yourself, your
personnel,
and
your
machinery.
The following safety
instructions
are
in
compliance
with
the
American
Boat and
Yacht
Council
(ABYC)
standards.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
AC
electrical
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while
engine
is
running,
01
when
connected
to
shore
power.
Letbal
voltage
is
present
at
these
connections!
•
Do
not operate this machinery without electrical
enclosures and covers in place.
• Shut off electrical power before accessing electrical
equipment.
•
Use
insulated
mats
whenever working on electrical
equipment.
• Make sure your clothing and skin are
dry,
not damp
(particularly shoes) when handling electrical equipment.
• Remove wristwatch and all jewelry when working
on
electrical equipment.
PREVENT
BURNS-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
01
exhaust
system
CDIII/IDnents.
A
running
engine
gets
very
bot!
• Monitor engine antifreeze coolant level at the plastic
coolant recovery tank and periodically at the filler cap
location on the water jacketed exhaust manifold, but only
when the engine is COLD.
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• In case
of
an engine overheat,
allow
the engine to cool
before touching the engine or checking the coolant.
PREVENT
BURNS-
FIRE
A
WARNING:
Fire
can
cause
injury
01
death!
• Prevent
flash
fires.
Do
not smoke or permit flames or
sparks to occur near the carburetor,
fuel
line, filter, fuel
pump, or other potential sources of spilled fuel
or
fuel
vapors. Use a suitable container to catch all fuel when
removing the
fuel
line, carburetor, or
fuel
filters.
•
Do
not operate with the air cleaner/silencer removed.
Backfire can cause severe injury or death.
• Do not smoke or permit
flames
or sparks
to
occur near
the fuel system.
Keep
the compartment and the
engine/generator clean and free of debris to minimize the
chances
of
fire.
Wipe
up all spilled
fuel
and engine oil.
• Be
aware-
diesel fuel will burn.
PREVENT
BURNS
-EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fuel
vapors
can
cause
injury
01
death!
• Follow re-fueling safety instructions. Keep the vessel's
hatches closed when fueling. Open and ventilate cabin
after
fueling. Check below for fumes/vapor before
running the
blower.
Run the blower
for
four minutes
before starting your engine.
• All fuel
vapors
are
highly
explosive.
Use
extreme
care
when
handling and storing fuels. Store fuel
in
a well-
ventilated area
away
from spark-producing equipment
and out
of
the reach
of
children.
•
Do
not fill the fuel
tank{s)
while the engine is runnitig.
• Shut off the
fuel
service
valve
at
the engine when servicing
the fuel system.
Take
care
in
catching
any
fuel that might
spill.
DO
NOf
allow
any smoking, open flames, or other
sources
of
fire
near
the
fuel
system
or engine when
servicing.
Ensure proper ventilation exists when servicing
the fuel system.
• Do not alter or modify the fuel
system.
• Be sure all
fuel
supplies have a positive shutoff
valve.
• Be certain fuel line fittings
are
adequately tightened and
free
of
leaks.
• Make sure a
fire
extinguisher is installed nearby and is
properly maintained. Be familiar with its proper
use.
Extinguishers rated ABC by the
NFPA
are appropriate
for all applications encountered
in
this
environment.
Engines & Generators
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