Specifications
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this safety manual
carefully.
Most
accidents
are
caused
by
failure
to
follow fundamental
rules
and precau-
tions.
Know
when
dangerous
conditions exist and take the
necessary
precautions
to
protect yourself, your personnel,
and your
machinery.
The
following safety instructions
are
in
compliance
with
the American Boat and
Yacht
Council
(ABYC)
standards.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
AC
electrical
connections
while
engine
is
running.
Lethal
voltage
is
present
at
these
connections!
• Do
not
operate
this
machinery without electrical
enclosures
and
covers
in
place.
• Shut off electrical power before accessing electrical
equipment.
•
Use
insulated
mats
whenever working
on
electrical
equipment.
• Make sure your clothing and
skin
are dry,
not
damp
(particularly shoes)
when
handling electrical equipment.
•
Remove
wristwatch
and
all jewelry
when
working
on
electrical equipment.
• Electrical shock results from handling a charged
capacitor. Discharge capacitor
by
shorting terminals
together.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
or
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
very
hot!
•
Always
check
the
engine coolant level
at
the coolant
recovery
tank.
A
WARNING:
Steam
can
cause
injury
or
death!
•
In
case of
an
engine overheat,
allow
the engine
to
cool
before touching
the
engine or checking the coolant.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
FIRE
A
WARNING:
Fire
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Prevent
flash
fires.
Do
not
smoke
or
permit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur near
the
carburetor,
fuel
line,
filter,
fuel
pump,
or other potential sources of spilled
fuel
or
fuel
vapors.
Use
a suitable container
to
catch
all
fuel
when
removing
the
fuel
line, carburetor, or
fuel
filters.
•
Do
not
operate with the air cleaner/silencer
removed.
Backfire
can
cause severe injury or
death.
•
Do
not
smoke or permit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur
near
the
fuel
system.
Keep
the compartment and the
engine/generator clean
and
free of debris to minimize
the
chances of
fire.
Wipe
up
all
spilled
fuel
and
engine
oil.
•
Be
aware - Diesel
fuel
will bum.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
explOSions
from
fuel
vapors
can
cause
injury
or
death!
•
All
fuel
vapors
are
highly
explosive.
Use
extreme
care
when
handling
and
storing
fuels.
Store
fuel
in a
well-ventilated area
away
from spark-producing
equipment
and
out of the reach of children.
•
Do
not
fill
the
fuel
tank(s)
while
the
engine
is
running.
• Shut off
the
fuel
service
valve
at
the
engine
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
Take
care in catching
any
fuel
that
might
spill.
DO
NOT
allow
any
smoking,
open
flames,
or
other
sources
of
fire
near
the
fuel
system
or
engine
when
servicing.
Ensure proper ventilation exists
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
•
Do
not
alter or modify the
fuel
system.
• Be
sure
all
fuel
supplies have a positive shutoff
valve.
•
Be
certain
fuel
line
fittings
are adequately tightened
and
free
of leaks.
• Make
sure
a
fire
extinguisher
is
installed nearby
and
is
properly maintained. Be familiar
with
its proper
use.
Extinguishers rated
ABC
by
the
NFPA
are
appropriate
for all applications encountered
in
this
environment.
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
injury
or
death!
•
To
prevent accidental starting
when
servicing the
generator, remove
the
8
amp
fuse
from
the
control
panel.
• Disconnect
the
battery cables before servicing
the
engine/
generator.
Remove
the
negative lead
first
and
reconnect
it
last.
• Make certain
all
personnel are clear of
the
engine before
starting.
• Make certain
all
covers, guards,
and
hatches
are
fe-installed before starting
the
engine.
EngInes & Generators