SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this safety
manual
carefully. Most accidents are
caused byfailure to follow fundJJ.mental rules
and
precau-
tions. Know when dangerous conditions exist
and
take the
necessary precautions to protectyourself,
your
personnel,
and your
trUlcltinery
.
Tire
following safety instructions are in compliance with Ihe
American Roal
and
Yacht Council (A
RYC
) s/aJuklrds.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING
:
Do
no
t
touch
AC
electr
i
cal
connections
while
engine
is
runn
i
ng
,
or
when
connected
to
shore
power
.
Lethal
voltage
is
present
at
these
connections!
•
Do
not opera
te
this machinery without elecuical
enclosures and covers in place.
• Shut
off
electrical power before accessing electrical
equipment
• Use insulated mats whenever working on elecuical
equipment.
• Make sure your clothing and skin are dry, not
damp
(particularly shoes) when handling elecuical equipment.
•
Remove
wristwatch
and
all
jewelry
when
working
on
electrical equipment
•
Do
not
co
nnect 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 capaci-
tor.
Discharge capacitor
by
shorting tenninals together.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
hot
eng
i
ne
parts
or
exhaust
system
components
. A
runn
i
ng
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 carburet
or
, 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
ca
n 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 ncar
the fuel system. Keep the compartment and the
engine/generator clean and free
of
debris to minimize the
chances
of
fire. Wipe up all spilled fuel a
nd
engine o
il.
• Be aware -diesel
fuel
will bum.
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
staning your engine.
• All
fuel
vapors are highly explosive. Use extreme care
when handling and storing fuels. Store fuel
in
a well-ven-
tilated area away from spark-producing equipment and
out
of
the reach
of
children.
• Do not
fill
the fueltank(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 supp
li
es have a positive shutoff valve.
•
Be
certain fuel line fittings are adequately tightened and
free
ofleaks.
• 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.
Engines & Generators
