PAGE 10 — DCA-150SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL (STD) — REV. #1 (06/03/03)
DCA-150SSVU — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
:
Failure to followinstructionsinthismanualmay
lead to serious injury or even death! This
equipment is to be operated by trained and
qualified personnel only!This equipment is for
industrialuseonly.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operatingtheDCA-150SSVU Generator:
GENERAL SAFETY
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DO NOT operate or service this equipment
before reading this entire manual.
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Thisequipmentshouldnotbeoperatedby persons under 18
yearsofage.
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NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protectiveclothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-
toedboots andotherprotectivedevicesrequired
bythejob.
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NEVERoperatethisequipmentwhennotfeeling
welldue tofatigue, illnessor taking medicine.
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NEVER operate this equipment under the
influenceor drugs or alcohol.
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NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by MQ Power for this equipment.Damage to
theequipmentand/orinjurytousermayresult.
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Manufacturedoesnot assume responsibilityforanyaccident
duetoequipmentmodifications.
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Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safetydecalswhenthey become difficult read.
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ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
beforestarting.
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NEVERoperatethegenerator in anexplosiveatmosphereor
nearcombustiblematerials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death.
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High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before
performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot!
components can cause serious burns.
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The engine of this
generator requires an
adequate free flow of
cooling air.
NEVER
operate the generator
in any enclosed or
narrowareawherefree
flow of the air is
restricted.Iftheairflow
is restricted it will
cause serious damage to the generator or engine and
may cause injury to people.The generator engine gives
off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.
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ALWAYS makesure generator isproperlygrounded.
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NEVER usegaspiping as an electrical ground.
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DO NOT place hands or fingers inside generator engine
compartmentwhenengineis running.
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ALWAYS makesuregeneratorinstallationis accordancewith
national and local electrical codes
.
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ALWAYS have a qualified electrician perform the generator
wiringinstallation.
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NEVER powercablesor cords
lay in wate
r.
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NEVER
stand in water
while AC power fromthe generator
isbeingtransfer to a load.
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NEVER use a defective or frayed power cable. Check the
cableforcutsin the insulation.
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NEVERuseaextensioncordthatisfrayedordamagedwhere
theinsulationhas been cut.
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ALWAYS make certain that proper extension cord has been
selected for the job SeeTable 5.
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The electrical voltage required to operate the generator can
cause severe injury or even death through physical contact
with live circuits.
Turn all circuit breakers OFF before
performing maintenance on the generator.
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NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engineorgenerator.
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