SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
/lead
this
safety
manual
carefully.
Most
accidents
are
caused
by
failure
to
follow
fundamental
rules
and
precautions.
Know
when
dangerous
conditions
exist
and
take
the
necessary
precautions
to
protect
yourself,
your
personnel,
·and
your
machinery.
As
the
ownttr
or
operator,
always
observe
the
following
safety
rules·
and
advisories
provided/or 1our
.convenience.
This
safety
infonntJt!on
iS
in
alignment
with theAmerkan
Bt>ataiul
Yacht
Cou'tleil
(Al'fYCJstandtitds;
however
safety.
·
riaks
are
not
lifnited.
to
the
i'4forlitdtion•
in
the
following
page
I.:
The
respofisibiliiy./or
the
identifictitiOn•of
potenti.al
and
ac~
risks
for
compliance
with all
stifety
·
tzdvisories,
maintenance
activities,
ll1id
tither
codons
belOng
exclusively
fiJ)he·
owllertopetator.
PREVENTELECTRIC'SHOCK
"ii
WARNING:·
Do
alittouch
AC
sllt:trlaal
aonneations
while
engine
is
running,
or
when
con1111ctt1d
to
sllore
·power.
Lethal
voltage
.Is
present
at
tllese
aonnections!
•
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
(particula:rly
shoes) when·handling electrical
equiptnent.
• Remove wristwatch and all jewelry
When
working
on
electtfoal equipment.
PREVENT·BOflNS
-
HOT:·ENGINI!
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...
·
.
i\wAflltNG:
DiJ
hot
tOut:~.hOt
'iltJ~nS.Patts
or
·
mam
sysftml
clllllpanllnts~
1l
ian11lng
engine
gets
veryhotl
· · ·
.·
• Monitor engine antifreeze
coolan,t
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.
•
ln
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
or
death!
• Prevent
flash
fires.
Do not smoke or permit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur near the carburetor,
fuel
line,
filter,
fuel
funtp,
or
other potential sources of spilled
fuel
or
fuel
·
vapors.
Use a suitable container
to
catch
all
fuel
when'
remo\Ting
the
fuel
line, carburetor, or
fuel
filters.
II ·
I>o
not opetate with the air cleaner/silencer
~moved.
Bae~ can cause severe injury or
death.
•
.·Do
not smoke or permit
flames
or sparks
to
occur
near
the
fuelsysteni. 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
or
tleath!
• 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
flllllli?g.
• Shut off the
fuel
service
valve
at
the
engine
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
Take
care
in catching
any
fuel
thannight spill.
DO
NOT
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
iii.stalled
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.
·
Englhf1/1"Jt
Generators
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