SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
injury
111
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
at
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
Igmted
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
bums
or sparks that could cause
an
explosion.
Remove
wristwatch, rings,
and
any
other jewelry before
handlIng
the
battery.
•
Always
turn
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
_
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
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
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
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
Engines & Generators
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