SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read this safety
manual
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
personnel,
and
your
machinery.
The following safety instructions are
in
compliance with
the American Boat
and
Yacht Council (ABYC) standards.
PREVENT
B.ECmIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
AC
electrical
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fUnning,
or
when
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to
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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-to-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
onglne
parts
or
emaust
5JStIIm
compollllllts.
A
running
engine
gois
reryhot!
• Always check the engine coolant level at the coolant
recovery tank.
A
WARNING:
Steam
can
cause
Injury
or
death!
• In case
of
an engine overheat, allow the engine to cool
before touching the engine
or
checking the coolant.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
FIRE
A
WARNING:
Flro
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Prevent flash fires.
Do
not
smoke
or
pennit
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
al1
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
vapors
can
cause
Injury
or
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.
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