Safety Precautions
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Thoroughly read the INSTALLATION MANUAL
before installing the genset. Safe operation and
top performance can be obtained only with prop-
er genset installation.
The following symbols in this Manual alert you to po-
tential hazards to the operator, service person and
equipment.
Alerts you to an immediate hazard
which will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
Alerts you to a hazard or unsafe prac-
tice which can result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION
Alerts you to a hazard or unsafe prac-
tice which can result in personal injury or equip-
ment damage.
Electricity, fuel, exhaust, moving parts and batteries
present hazards which can result in severe personal
injury or death.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Keep ABC fire extinguishers handy.
• Make sure all fasteners are secure and torqued
properly.
• Keep the genset and its compartment clean. Ex-
cess oil and oily rags can catch fire. Dirt and gear
stowed in the compartment can restrict cooling
air.
• Before working on the genset, disconnect the
negative (- ) battery cable at the battery to pre-
vent starting.
• Use caution when making adjustments while the
genset is running—hot, moving or electrically
live parts can cause severe personal injury or
death.
• Used engine oil has been identified by some
state and federal agencies as causing cancer or
reproductive toxicity. Do not ingest, inhale, or
contact used oil or its vapors.
• Benzene and lead in some gasolines have been
identified by some state and federal agencies as
causing cancer or reproductive toxicity. Do not
ingest, inhale or contact gasoline or its vapors.
• Do not work on the genset when mentally or
physically fatigued or after consuming alcohol or
drugs.
• Carefully follow all applicable local, state and
federal codes.
GENERATOR VOLTAGE IS DEADLY!
• Generator output connections must be made by
a qualified electrician in accordance with appli-
cable codes.
• The genset must not be connected to the public
utility or any other source of electrical power.
Connection could lead to electrocution of utility
workers, damage to equipment and fire. An ap-
proved switching device must be used to prevent
interconnections.
• Use caution when working on live electrical
equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure clothing
and shoes are dry and stand on a dry wooden
platform on the ground or floor.
FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE
• Keep flames, cigarettes, sparks, pilot lights,
electrical arc-producing equipment and switches
and all other sources of ignition well away from
areas where fuel fumes are present and areas
sharing ventilation.
• Fuel lines must be secured, free of leaks and
separated or shielded from electrical wiring.
• Use approved non-conductive flexible fuel hose
for fuel connections at the genset.
ENGINE EXHAUST IS DEADLY!
• Learn the symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning in this Manual.
• Never sleep in the vehicle while the genset is
running unless the vehicle has a working carbon
monoxide detector.
• The exhaust system must be installed in accor-
dance with the genset Installation Manual.
• Do not use engine cooling air to heat the vehicle
interior.
• Make sure there is ample fresh air when operat-
ing the genset in a confined area.
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