SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this
safety
11UZRual
carefully.
Most
accidents
are
caused
by
failure
to
follow
fundamental rules
and
precau-
tions.
Know
when
dangerous
conditions exist
and
take
the
necessary
precautions
to
protect yourself, your
personne~
and
your
TIUlChinery.
The
following
safety
instructions are in complitmce with
the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
AC
electrical
connectlons
while
engine
is
mnnlng,
01
when
connected
to
shore
power.
Lethal
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
• Do not connect utility shore power to vessel's
AC
circuits, except through a ship-ta-shore double throw
transfer switch. Damage to vessel's AC generator may
result
if
this
procedure is not followed.
• Electrical shock results from handling a charged capaci-
tor.
Discharge capacitor by shorting terminals together.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
01
exhaust
system
components.
A
mnnlng
engine
gets
very
hot!
• Always check the engine coolant level at the coolant
recovery tank.
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WARNING:
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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 a Coast Guard Approved
flame
arrester removed. Backfire can cause severe injury or
death.
• 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
bum.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fuel
vapOIS
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
run-
ning 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-ven-
tilated area away
from
spark-producing equipment and
out
of
the reach of children.
• Do not fill the
fuel
tank(s) while the engine is running.
• Shut off the
fuel
service
valve
at the engine
when
servicing
the fuel system.
Take
care in catching any fuel that might
spill. DO NOT
allow
any
smoking, open flames,
or
other
sources of
fire
near
the
fuel
system or engine
when
servic-
ing.
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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