SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read
these safety instructions 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
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
00
not
touch
AC
electrical
connections
while
engine
is
running,
or
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-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 capacitor.
Discharge capacitor by shorting terminals together.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
00
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
or
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
very
hot!
• 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:
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
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/gener-
ator 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
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-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 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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