Install Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
4 Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators
Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) has established, or with
equivalent standards. Also, verify that the unit is applied,
used, and maintained in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions and recommendations. Do nothing
that might alter safe application/usage and render the
unit in noncompliance with the aforementioned codes,
standards, laws, and regulations.
Explosion Hazards
Lifting Hazards
General Rules
(000147)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000192)
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is
permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so will result in death or serious injury.
(000151a)
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Connection of fuel source must be
completed by a qualified professional technician or
contractor. Incorrect installation of this unit will result in
death, serious injury, and property and equipment damage.
(000174)
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000110)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
(000245)
Risk of electrocution. Avoid touching overhead
power lines when lifting or hoisting generator.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Personal injury. Excessive weight. Use only
appropriate lifting eyes and lifting equipment to
lift unit. Improper lifting techniques could result in
equipment damage, death or serious injury.
(000224)
WARNING
Personal injury. Failure to properly connect
lifting cables, chains, or straps could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
(000346)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting hook if there are
signs of damage or corrosion. Doing so could result
in death, serious injury, or property damage.
(000349)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting eye if there are signs
of damage or corrosion. Doing socould result in death,
serious injury, or property damage.
(000433)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Verify all fasteners are properly
tightened prior to lifting unit. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
(000351)
(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000237)
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.