Instruction manual

18 Maintenance and repair work should be recorded in an operator’s

logbook for all machinery. Frequency and nature of repairs can reveal

unsafe conditions.

19 When hot parts have to be handled, e.g. shrink fitting, special heat-

resistant gloves shall be used and, if required, other body protection

shall be applied.

20 When using cartridge type breathing filter equipment, ascertain that the

correct type of cartridge is used and that its useful service life is not

surpassed.

21 Make sure that oil, solvents and other substances likely to pollute the

environment are properly disposed of.

22 Before clearing the generator for use after maintenance or overhaul,

submit it to a testrun, check that the AC power performance is correct

and that the control and shutdown devices function correctly.

1.6 TOOL APPLICATIONS SAFETY

Apply the proper tool for each job. With the knowledge of correct tool use

and knowing the limitations of tools, along with some common sense, many

accidents can be prevented.

Special service tools are available for specific jobs and should be used when

recommended. The use of these tools will save time and prevent damage to

parts.

1.7 SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Batteries

When servicing batteries, always wear protecting clothing and glasses.

1 The electrolyte in batteries is a sulphuric acid solution which is fatal if it

hits your eyes, and which can cause burns if it contacts your skin.

Therefore, be careful when handling batteries, e.g. when checking the

charge condition.

2 Install a sign prohibiting fire, open flame and smoking at the post where

batteries are being charged.

3 When batteries are being charged, an explosive gas mixture forms in the

cells and might escape through the vent holes in the plugs.

Thus an explosive atmosphere may form around the battery if

ventilation is poor, and can remain in and around the battery for several

hours after it has been charged. Therefore:

- never smoke near batteries being, or having recently been, charged,

- never break live circuits at battery terminals, because a spark usually

occurs.

4 When connecting an auxiliary battery (AB) in parallel to the unit battery

(CB) with booster cables: connect the + pole of AB to the + pole of CB,

then connect the - pole of CB to the mass of the unit. Disconnect in the

reverse order.