Installation manual
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.
•
Do
noit connect utility shore power
to
vessel's
AC
circuits, except through a ship-to-shore double throw
transfer switch. Damage
to
vessel's
AC
generator
may
result if this procedure
is
not followed.
• 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
lines, fuel filters, or other
fuel
system
components
..
•
Do
not opeerate with a Coast Guard Approved
flame
arrester removed. Backfire can cause severe injury or
death.
•
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 and gasoline will burn.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fuel
vapors
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Follow re-fueling
safety
instructions.
Keep
the
vessel's
hatches
closed
when
fueling.
Open
and
ventilate
cabin
after
fueling.
Check
below
for
fumes/vapor before
running
the
blower.
Run
the
blower
for
four
minutes
before
starting
your
engine.
•
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.
Engines & Generators