Safetv
Precautions
Before
operating
the
generator
set,
read the Operator's
Manualand become familiarwithitand your
unit.
Safe
andeffl-
cient operation
can
be
achieved only
if
the
unit
is
properly
operated
and
maintained.
Many accidents are caused
byfail-
ure
to
follow
fundamental
mles
and
precautions.
Thruugkout
this
manual you
will
notice symbolswhich alert
you
to
potenliaHy
dangerous conditions
to
the operator, service
per-
sonnel,
or
the
equipment
itself.
.
l'
This
symbd warns
of
immediate
haz-
ards which
wiil
result in
severe
personal
fnjury
or
death,
EWARtMG,
This
symbol
refers to
a
hazard or unsafe
practice which can resuit in severe personal injury
or
death.
l%~cAu-tror\l
Thls
symbol
refers
to
a
hazard
or
unsafe
practh?
which can result in personal Injuv
or
prod-
oct
or
property
damage.
FUEL,
ENGINE
OIL,
AND
FUMES
ARE
FLAMMABLE
AND
TOXIC.
Fire,
explosion, and personal injury can result from
im-
proper practices.
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
fumchs,
or
contact gasoline.
Used
engine
oils
have
been identified
by
some state or
federal
agencies
as
causing cancgr
or
reproductive toxic-
ity.
When
checkingor changing engine
oil,
take
care
not
to
ingest,
breathe
the
fumes,
or
contact used oil.
Do
not
fill
fueltankswith the engine
running.
Do
not smoke
around
the
generator set area. Wipe up
any
oil or gas
spills.
Do
not
leave
oily
rags
in
engine compartment or on
the
generator
set.
Keep
this
and surrounding area clean.
InsprxAfuel
system
before each operation and periodically
while
running.
Equip the engine
fuel
supply
with
a
positive fuel shutoff.
Always
disconnect
the
battery
ground
(-)
lead
first
and
re-
conmct
it
last. Make
sure
you connect
the
batlery
cor-
rectly.
A
direct short across the battery terminals
can
CPUSCI
an explosion.
Do
not smoke while servicing batter-
ies.
Hydrogen gas given
off
during charging
is
very
explo-
sive.
Keep
a
fire extinguisher available
in
or near the engine
cornpa-tment and
in
other areas throughout
tke
vessel.
Use the correct
ex?inguisher
for the area. For most
types
of
fires,
an
extinguisher rated
AB6
by
the
NFPA
is
avail-
able
ancl
suitable for
use
on
all
types
of
fires except alco-
hol.
EXHAUST
GASES
ARE
DEADLY
e
Provide adequate ventilation. Equipthe bilge
with
a
power
exhauster.
Be
sure propuhion
and
generator set engine exhaust
zys-
terns are
free
of
leaks. Perform
thorough,
pcriodrc
in:pec-
tions
of
the
exhaust
system
and
repair
leaks immedistsly.
E:<haust
gases
are deadly.
Never sleep
in
the
vessel
with
the
generator
set
running
unless
the
vessel
is
equipped
with
an operating carbon
monoxide detector.
,
HOT
COOLANT
CAN
CAUSE
SEVERE
PERSONAL
INJURY
Hot
coolant
is
under pressure.
Do
not
loossn
the
coolant
pressure
cap
while
the engine
is
hot.
Let
the
engina
coal
before
opening
the
pressure cap.
MOVING
PARTS
CAN
CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
Do
not
remove
any
belt guards or covers
with
the
genm-
tor set
running.
Keep hands and
loose
clothing away from moving
parts.
Do
not
wear jewelry while servicing
any
part
of
the
genera-
tor
set.
Never step
on
the gsnerator set (aswhen entering
or
leav-
ing
the engine compartment).
It
can stress and break
unit
components, possible resulting
in
dangerous operating
conditions.
.
from
leaking
fud,
leaking exhaust fumes,
etc.
Before performing any maintenance on the gerierator
cet,
disconnect
its
batteries to prevent accidental starting.
do
not disconnect or connect battery
cables
if
fuel vapors
are
present. Ventilate the generator
set
compartment or
bilge
thoroughly
with
the power exhauster.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK WILL
CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
BEATH
Do
not
make adjustments
in
the
control panel
or
on
engine
with
unit
running.
High voltages
are
present.
Work
that
must
be
done
while
unit
is
running
should be done only
by
qualified
service
personnel
standing
on
dry
surfaces
to
re-
duce shock hazard.
.
DO
NOT
CONNECT
THE
GEldEFWTOR
SET
TO
THE
PUBLIC
UTILllY
OR
TO
ANY
OTHER ELECTRICAL
POWER
SYSTEM.
Etectrocuti
n
or damage
to
property
can occur
at
a
sita
remote
from the
boat where
line
cor
equipment repairs are being
made
if
the
st
is
connected
tothe
power
system.
An
approved
bander
switch
mu3
be
used
if
more
than
one
power source
iz
to
be
made
avail-
able
to
service the
boat.
Do
not workon thisequiprnentwhen
~enfa:llyor
physically
fatigued,
or
after consuming
any
alcohol or
drug
that
makes
the
operation
of
equipmmt
unsafe.
bit
8
Copy
and
post
these
suggestloris
in
potential
hazard
areas
of
the
vessel.
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