SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• 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
cause
injury
or
death!
•
Do
not smoke
or
allow an open flame near the battery
being serviced. Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a
highly
explostve 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 servicing the battery.
BAnERY
ACID
A
WARNING:
Sulphuric
acid
in
batteries
can
cause
severe
injury
or
death!
• When servicing the battery
or
checking the electrolyte
level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye protec-
tion. Batteries contain sulfuric 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.
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
flu-like
symptoms,
nausea
or
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
poison-
ing are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Throbbing in temples
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Weakness and sleepiness
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
A
WARNING:
Rotating
parts
can
cause
injury
or
death!
•
Do
not service the engine while it is running.
If
a situation
arises in which it is absolutely necessary to make operat-
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