Safety
Precautions
This symbol warns of immediate
hazards which will result in severe
This symbol refers to a hazard or
unsafe practice which can result in
This symbol refers to a hazard or
unsafe practice which can result in
personal injury or death.
severe personal injury or death.
personal injury or product or property damage.
Fuels,electricalequipment,batteries,exhaustgasesandmoving
partspresentpotentialhazardsthatcould resultinserious,per-
sonalinjury.Takecareinfollowingtheserecommendedprocedures.
Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physically
fatigued.
UseExtremeCautionNearFuel. A constant potentialexplosive
or fire hazardexists.
Donot
fill
fueltank near unitwith engine running. Donotsmoke
or useopen flame nearthe unit or the fueltank.
Besure all fuel supplies have a positiveshutoffvalve.
Usea non-metallic,non-conductive,flexiblesectionof fuel line
betweenthe generator setandstationaryfuel line invehicle.
LPG: The propane fuel supply lines MUST comply with all
requirementsofNFPA501CSection3-5,paragraphs1.1 and1.2
as well as Canadian Gas Association Bulletin B149.2-78. The
installer must review and comply with all applicable codes
regardingfueltanks,supplylines,andpressuretestingcomplete
systemfor leaksafterinstallationiscompleteandPRIORtoinitial
operationof the generator set.
Haveafire extinguishernearby. Besureextinguisherisproperly
maintained and be familiar with its proper use. Extinguishers
rated ABC by the NFPA are appropriate for all applications.
Consult the local fire departmentfor the correct type of extin-
guisherfor variousapplications.
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GuardAgainst ElectricShock
Remove electric power before removing protective shields or
touching electrical equipment. Use rubber insulative mats
placed on dry wood platformsoverfloors thataremetalor con-
crete when around electrical equipment. Do not wear damp
clothing (particularly wet shoes) or allow skin surfaces to be
damp when handlingelectrical equipment.
Jewelryisagoodconductorofelectricityandshouldberemoved
when working on electrical equipment.
DO NOT CONNECT GENERATOR SET DIRECTLY TO ANY
BUILDINGELECTRICALSYSTEM. Hazardousvoltagescanflow
fromthegeneratorsetintotheutilityline.Thiscreatesapotential
for electrocution or propertydamage. Connect only through an
approveddeviceandafterbuilding mainswitchisopen. Consult
an electrician in regardto emergency poweruse.
Use extreme caution when working on electrical components.
Highvoltages cause injury
or
death.
Follow all state and local electrical codes. Have all electrical
installationsperformed by a qualifiedlicensedelectrician.
Do
NotSmokeWhile ServicingBatteries
Batteries emit a highly-explosive gas that can be ignited by
electricalarcing or bysmoking.
ExhaustGasesAre Toxic
Neversleep inthevehiclewiththegeneratorset running unless
the vehicle is equipped with an operating carbon monoxide
detector.
Provide an adequate exhaust system to properly expel dis-
charged gases. Check exhaust system-regulady-for leaks.
Ensurethat exhaust manifoldsare secure and notwarped.
Be surethe unit is well ventilated.
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Keepthe UnitandSurrounding Area Clean
Removealloildeposits.Removeall unnecessarygreaseandoil
fromtheunit.Accumulatedgreaseandoilcancauseoverheating
andsubsequentenginedamageandmaypresenta potentialfire
hazard.
When cleaning generatorset, provide cover or other protection
so
thatcleaningandrinsewater, andothercontaminantsarenot
allowedintothegenerator,aircleaner,controlbox,fuelsolenoid,
or electrical connectors. Generator set operation and internal
componentscan be adverselyaffected.
Do
NOTcleanthe generatorset while unit isoperating.Thiscan
resultinpersonal injury or product or propertydamage.
Do
NOT use high pressure air, water,
or
steam for cleaning
generatorsetandcompartment.Dirtandotherforeignmattercan
beforced into generator,engineandcontrol housings.Genera-
tor set operation and internal components can be adversely
affected.
Do NOT usehighstrengthsolvents.They candamageelectrical
connectors.
DoNOTstoreanythinginthegenerator compartmentsuchas oil
orgas cans, oily rags, chains,woodenblocks,portablepropane
cylinders,etc.
A
fire could resultor the generator set operation
(cooling, noise and vibration) may be adversely affected. Keep
the compartmentfloor clean and dry.
ProtectAgainst MovingParts
Avoid movingparts of the unit. Loosejackets,shirts or sleeves
should not be permitted because of the danger of becoming
caught inmoving parts.
Makesureallnutsandboltsaresecure.Keeppowershieldsand
guards inposition.
If adjustments
must
be made while the unit is running, use
extremecaution around hot manifolds,moving parts, etc.
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General
Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physically
fatigued,orafterconsumingany alcohol ordrug that makesthe
operation of equipment unsafe.
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