SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAl
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accldtmtal
stalflng
can
cause
In/ury
III
tItNIth!
• 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:
Battery
explosIon
can
cauulnlury
III
tItNIth!
•
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
bums 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.
BATTERY
ACID
A
WARNING:
SUlfuric
acid
In
banerles
can
cauu
_In/lIlT
III
dtlath!
• When servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte
level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye
protec-
tion.
Batteries
contain
suJfuric
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.
ii
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 to ABYC T-22 (educa-
tional information on Carbon Monoxide).
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxIde
(CO)
Is
an
Invisible
odorless
gas.
Inhalation
produces
"u-Ilke
symptoms,
nausea
Dr
death!
• 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
causs
Inlury
Dr
dllath!
• 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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