SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
oaUStl
ln/UfY
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.
BAnERY
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Battsry
t1xploslon
oan
caUSB
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 when disconnecting the battery.
BAnERYACID
A
WARNING:
Sulfuric
acid
In
batteries
oan
cause
seveTB
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 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
(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 manifolds
are
securely attached and no warping exists.
Pay
close
attention
to
the manifold, water injection
elbow,
and
exhaust pipe nipple.
• Be sure the unit and its surroundings are
well
ventilated.
• In addition to routine inspection of the exhaust system,
install a carbon monoxide detector. Consult your boat
builder or dealer for installation of.approved detectors.
• For additional information refer toABYC
T-22
(educa-
tional information
on
Carbon Monoxide).
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxidt1
(CO)
Is
an
Invisible
odor/BSS
gas.
lnllalatlon
prodllaes
t/u-llkt1
symptoms,
nausea
or
dsath!
•
Do
not use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems.
Diesel
fumes
can
rapidly destroy copper tubing in exhaust
sys-
tems.
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
symp-
toms or signs of carbon monoxide inhalation or poisoning
are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Throbbing
in
temples
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Weakness
and sleepiness
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
A
WARNING:
Rotating
parts
can
oauss
injury
or
d1111th!
•
Do
not service the engine while it
is
running.
If
a situa-
tion arises
in
which it is absolutely necessary to make
operating adjustments, use extreme care to avoid
touch-
ing moving parts and hot exhaust system components.
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f
Engines
&
Generators
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