Onan CCKB User Manual

Safety Precautions
Before operating the generator set, read the Operator’s
Manual and become familiar with it and the equipment. Safe
and efficient operation can be achieved only if the unit is
properly operated and maintained. Many accidents are
caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you
to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service per¬
sonnel, or the equipment.
ADANGER
This symbol warns of immediate haz¬
ards which will result in severe personal injury or
death.
^W ARNING This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in severe personal injury
or death.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while servicing any
part of the generator set. Loose clothing and jewelry can
become caught in moving parts. Jewelry can short out
electrical contacts and cause shock or burning.
• If adjustment must be made while the unit is running, use
extreme caution around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK WILL CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
• Remove electric power before removing protective shields
or touching electrical equipment. Use rubber Insulative
mats placed on dry wood platforms over floors that are
metal or concrete when around electrical equipment. Do
not wear damp clothing (particularly wet shoes) or allow
skin surfaces to be dampKwhen handling electrical equip¬
ment.
^CAOjibN’ This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in personal Injury or prod¬
uct or property damage.
FUEL AND FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE. Fire, explosion, and
personal injury can result from improper practices.
• DO NOT fill fuel tanks with the engine running unless tanks
are outside the engine compartment. Fuel contact with hot
engine or exhaust is a potential fire hazard.
• DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW AN OPEN FLAME near the
generator set or fuel tank. Internal combustion engine fu¬
els are highly flammable.
• Fuel lines must be adequately secured and free of leaks.
Fuel connections at the engine should be made with an ap¬
proved flexible line. Do not use copper piping on flexible
lines as copper will work harden arid become brittle.
• Be sure that ail fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
• DO NOT SMOKE while servicing batteries. Lead acid bat¬
teries emit a highly explosive hydrogen gas that can be ig¬
nited by electrical arcing or by smoking.
EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY
• Provide an adequate exhaust system to properly expel dis¬
charged gases. Inspect the exhaust system daily for leaks
per the maintenance schedule. See that exhaust mani¬
folds are secure and are not warped. Do not use exhaust
gases to heat a compartment.
• Be sure the unit is well ventilated.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH
• Keep your hands away from moving parts.
• Before performIng any maintenance on the generator set,
disconnect the starting battery negative (—) ground lead
lead first. This will prevent accidental starting.
• Make sure that fasteners on the generator set are secure.
Tighten supports and clamps, keep guards in position over
fans, drive belts, etc.
• Use extreme caution when working on electrical compo¬
nents. High voltages can cause injury or death. DO NOT
tamper with interlocks.
• Follow all state and local electrical codes. Have ail electri¬
cal installations performed by a qualified licensed electri¬
cian. Tag open switches to avoid accidental closure.
• DO NOT CONNECTTHE GENERATOR SET DIRECTLY
TO ANY BUILDING ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM.
Hazardous voltages can flow from the generator set into
the utility line. This creates a potential for electrocution or
property damage. Connect only through an approved de¬
vice and after building main switch is open. Consult an
electrician in regard to emergency power use.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Provide appropriate fire extinguishers and install them in
convenient locations. Consult your local fire department
for the correct type of extinguisher to use. Do not use foam
on electrical fires. Use extinguisher rated ABC by NFPA.
• Used engine oils have been identified by some state or fed¬
eral agencies as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.
When checking or changing engine oil, take care not to in¬
gest, breathe the fumes, or contact used oil.
• Benzene and lead, found in some gasoline, have been
identified by some state and federal agencies as causing
cancer or reproductive toxicity. When checking, draining
or adding gasoline, take care not to ingest, breathe the
fumes, or contact gasoline.
• Make sure that rags are not left on or near the engine.
• Remove ail unnecessary grease and oil from the unit. Ac¬
cumulated grease and oil can cause over heating and en¬
gine damage, and present a potential fire hazard.
• Keep the generator set and the surrounding area clean
and free from obstructions. Remove any debris from the
set and keep the floor clean and dry.
• Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physically
fatigued, or after consuming any alcohol or drug that
makes the operation of equipment unsafe.
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Onan CCKB Specifications

General

Brand	Onan
Model	CCKB
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English