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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thoroughly read the OPERATOR’S MANUAL
before operating the genset. Safe operation and
top performance can only be obtained when
equipment is operated and maintained proper-
ly.
The following symbols in this manual alert you to
potential hazards to the operator, service person
and equipment.
DANGER
alerts you to an immediate hazard
that will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice that can result in severe personal inju-
ry or death.
CAUTION
alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice that can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
Electricity, fuel, exhaust, moving parts and batter-
ies present hazards which can result in severe per-
sonal injury or death.
ENGINE EXHAUST IS DEADLY
• Never sleep in the boat while the genset is run-
ning unless the boat is equipped with properly
working carbon monoxide detectors.
• The exhaust system must be installed in accor-
dance with the genset Installation Manual and
be free of leaks.
• Make sure the bilge is adequately ventilated
with a power exhauster.
• Inspect for exhaust leaks every startup and af-
ter every eight hours of operation.
• For more information about carbon monoxide
see American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
publication TH-22—Educational Information
About Carbon Monoxide.
GENERATOR VOLTAGE IS DEADLY
• Generator electrical output connections must
be made by a trained and experienced electri-
cian in accordance with applicable codes.
• The genset must not be connected to shore
power or to any other source of electrical pow-
er. Back-feed to shore power can cause elec-
tric shock resulting in severe personal injury or
death and damage to equipment. An approved
switching device must be used to prevent inter-
connections.
• Use caution when working on live electrical
equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure cloth-
ing and shoes are dry, stand on a dry wooden
platform or rubber insulating mat and use tools
with insulated handles.
DIESEL FUEL IS COMBUSTIBLE
• Do not smoke or turn electrical switches ON or
OFF where fuel fumes are present or in areas
sharing ventilation with fuel tanks or equip-
ment. Keep flames, sparks, pilot lights, arc-
producing equipment and all other sources of
ignition well away.
• Fuel lines must be secured, free of leaks and
separated or shielded from electrical wiring.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry near
moving parts such as PTO shafts, fans, belts
and pulleys.
• Keep hands away from moving parts.
• Keep guards in place over fans, belts, pulleys,
and other moving parts.
BATTERY GAS IS EXPLOSIVE
• Wear safety glasses.
• Do not smoke.
• To reduce arcing when disconnecting or recon-
necting battery cables, always disconnect the
negative (−) battery cable first and reconnect
it last.
Redistribution or publication of this document,
by any means, is strictly prohibited.
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