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Fire and explosions
Leaking or spilled fuel
Hydrogen gas from charging battery
Oily rags improperly stored
Flammable liquids improperly stored
Any fire, flame, spark, pilot light, arc-
producing equipment or other ignition
sources
•Burns
Hot exhaust pipes
Hot engine and generator surfaces
Hot engine oil
Electrical short in DC wiring system
•Poisonous gases
Carbon monoxide from faulty exhaust
Operating genset where exhaust
gases can accumulate
•Electrical shock (AC)
Improper genset load connections
Faulty RV wiring
Faulty electrical appliance
Faulty genset wiring
Working in damp conditions
Jewelry touching electrical components
•Rotating Machinery
Jewelry or loose clothing catching in
moving parts
•Slippery Surfaces
Leaking or spilled oil
•Heavy Objects
Removing genset from vehicle
Removing heavy components
TABLE 5-1. HAZARDS AND THEIR SOURCES
Develop safe work habits:
Unsafe practices are
the cause of most accidents involving tools or ma-
chinery. Be familiar with your tools and machines
and learn how to use them safely. Use the right tool
for the job, and check its condition before starting.
Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual, and
take extra precautions when working around elec-
trical equipment. Avoid working alone, and do not
take risks. Do not work when tired or after consum-
ing any alcohol or drug that makes the operation of
equipment unsafe.
Be prepared for a potential accident:
The Red
Cross and public safety departments offer courses
in first aid, CPR, and fire control. Use this informa-
tion to be ready for an accident. Be safety-con-
scious, and make safety procedures part of the
work routine.
SET REMOVAL GUIDELINES
Some service procedures will require removing the
genset from the coach. While there are many varia-
tions, genset installations are generally classified
as either conventional compartment mount or un-
der-the-floor mount.
In a compartment mount installation, a special
compartment is built into the coach to house the
genset (Figure 5-1 on Page 5-3). The compart-
ment is constructed with a vapor-tight barrier that
seals off the genset from the coach interior. The
genset is usually mounted to the floor of the
compartment. Access to the compartment is
through a door located in the exterior of the coach.
The under-floor-mount installation uses special
brackets to suspend the genset under the floor of
the coach. The mounting brackets bolt to support
members that are built into the vehicle framework
(Figure 5-2). The genset is mounted near the exteri-
or of the vehicle. Access is provided through a door
located in the exterior of the coach.
Due to the wide variety of coach designs, it is not
possible to specify the exact removal procedures
for each type of installation. If, after examining the
following sections, a satisfactory method for remov-
ing the set cannot be determined, contact the coach
manufacturer or set installer to obtain their recom-
mendations before attempting set removal.
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