Product Manual A
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7-2018
4 A051X873 (Issue 10)Copyright © 2018 Cummins Inc.
WARNING
Automated Machinery
Accidental or remote starting of the generator set can cause severe personal
injury or death.
Isolate all auxiliary supplies and use an insulated wrench to disconnect the
starting battery cables (negative [–] first).
NOTICE
Keep multi-type ABC fire extinguishers close by. Class A fires involve
ordinary combustible materials such as wood and cloth. Class B fires
involve combustible and flammable liquid fuels and gaseous fuels. Class C
fires involve live electrical equipment. (Refer to NFPA No. 10 in the
applicable region.)
NOTICE
Before performing maintenance and service procedures on enclosed
generator sets, make sure the service access doors are secured open.
NOTICE
Stepping on the generator set can cause parts to bend or break, leading to
electrical shorts, or to fuel leaks, coolant leaks, or exhaust leaks. Do not step
on the generator set when entering or leaving the generator set room.
1.3 Generator Set Voltage Is Deadly
• Generator set output connections must be made by a trained and experienced
electrician in accordance with all applicable codes.
• This generator set and the public utility may only be connected to house circuits
by means of the automatic transfer switch.
CAUTION
Improper connections can lead to electrocution of utility workers and
damage to equipment. Make sure that the connections are installed
properly by a trained technician.
• Use caution when working on live electrical equipment. Remove jewelry, and
make sure clothing and shoes are dry. Stand on a dry wooden platform.