9Aeromaster on Ford Chassis—Body Wiring Manual
Sa ety Considerations—Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
• lways wear safety glasses and wear other
proper protective equipment (gloves, steel-
toed shoes, face shields, knee pads, hearing
protection) as appropriate to the process.
• Use safety stands and/or wheel blocks
whenever you are underneath the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in Park and set the
parking brake before working on the vehicle.
• Be sure that the ignition switch is Off unless
otherwise required by the procedure.
• Operate engines only in well-ventilated
areas.
• Keep yourself and your clothing away from
the radiator fan, belts, and any moving parts
when the engine is running.
• Keep hands and other objects clear of the
radiator fan blades. The electric fan can
start at any time even though the ignition is
Off. Disconnect the fan when working
under the hood.
• void contact with hot metal parts, such as
the radiator or exhaust system.
• Do NOT smoke while working on the
vehicle.
• lways remove rings, watches, hanging
jewelry, and loose clothing before working
on a vehicle. Tie long hair securely behind
your head.
• Become familiar with all warning labels.
• lways maintain firm footing and control of
tools.
• Use only tools that are in good condition,
and use them only in the appropriate manner.
• Get help when needed to avoid injuries
caused by overexertion.
• lways be aware of the location of other
people and potential trip hazards (e.g., air
lines, electrical cords, tools).
• Utilimaster recommends that a licensed
automotive air-conditioning specialist
work on the vehicle’s air-conditioning
(HV C) system.
• void breathing /C refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may
irritate eyes, nose, and throat. To remove
R-134a from the /C system use service
equipment certified to meet the require-
ments of S E J2210 (R-134a recycling
equipment). If accidental system dis-
charge occurs, ventilate work area before
resuming service. dditional health and
safety information may be obtained from
refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
WARNING: Connecting unauthorized devices to the vehicle's wiring can potentially cause vehicle
mal unction, damage, ire, personal injury, and/or voiding o the warranty. Contact Utilimaster
be ore connecting any devices to the vehicle's wiring other than plugging into a supplied acces-
sory outlet (cigarette lighter).
s you read through the procedures, you will come across NOTES, C UTIONS, and W RNINGS.
Each one is there for a specific purpose.
•NOTES give you additional information that will help you to complete the procedure.
•CAUTIONS warn you against making an error that could damage the vehicle.
•WARNINGS remind you to be careful when there is a risk of personal injury.
Below are some basic W RNINGS that you should heed when you work on the vehicle’s
body. They are not all inclusive, however, and common sense must be used when servicing vehicles.
