Installation manual

SAFETY.INSTRUCTI'ONS: ·.
INTRODUCTION
Read this &afety manual carefully. Most accidents ate
caused by failure to foUow fundamentalnde& and
precatltiiJm. Know when dangeroUs coliditions tttist and
take the 'tlet:t&sary precautUJns to protectyometj, your
pers()nne4 atul your machinery;
The fofkmJing &afety in&truttions ate iii complian'ce·with ·the
Americali Boat ll1UIYacht Council (ABYC) standard&.
PREVENt ELECTRIC.SHOCK
A WARNING: Do not tout:h AC elet:tricalconnet:f/ons
while engine Is nilltring. Lethal wttage is present at
these connections/
• Do not operate this machinery Without electrical
enclosures and covers in place.
• Shut off electrical power before accessing eleetrical
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 .wprkiilg on
electrical equipment ·
PRMNT BURNS-- HOT ENGINE
A wARNING: Do not totn:h hilt engine parts or
exhaust system components. A runnlng'eflginegets
veiyhDt/
• Monitor engine antifreeze coolant level at the plastic
coolant recovery tank and periodical)' at the filler cap
location on the water jacketed exhaust manifold, but only
when the engine is COLD.
A WARNING: Steam ·cali caitSe injury or death!
• In case of an engine overheat; allow the engineto cool
before touching the engine or checking the coolant
PREVEtlt:BlJRNS•.~ 'FIRE
A wARNING: Fire can. cause injury or death!
• Prevent flash fires~ bo not smoke or permit flames or.
sparks to occur near the carburetor, fuel-line, filter; fuel
pump, or other potential.sources ofspilled fuel or fuel
vap01s. Use a stdtabletontirliierto catchall fuel when
removirig the fuellliie; carburetot'j fuel filters. or other
. fuel system components.
•
Do not operate with the air cleaner/silencer or flame
arrester screen removed. Backfire can cause severe injury
or.death.
• Do not smoke or petnlit fl~es 01' sparks tO oecur near
the fuel system. Keep the compa.rtrilent and the
engine/generator clean and free of debris·ro. minimize the
chances of fire, Wipe up all spilled fuel and engirte oil.
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PREVENT.8URNS•-.... EXPlOSION·
A WARNING: EXpiiJSions·lrtJm fuel vapoi'S ·can cause
ln/urtordeatli!
• Follow :te-,fueling satety instrUctions. Keep ihe vessel's
·hatches closed whert fueling. •Open ·and ventilate eabin
after fueling.' Check' below .for :futnestvapor before running
the blower; Run the engine COfilpatt:ment blower prior to
starting, follow the recotilmendation of the ve8sel builder.
• All fuel vapors ate highly explosive. Use extreme care
when handlirig artd.storingfuets.· StOre fuel·m a
well" ventilated area away from. spark-producing
equipment and oot of the reach of ~dten.
• Do not fill the fuel tatik:(s)while the engine is 11lll11ing.
• Shut off the fuel seivice 'wllve at the engine when servicing
tho fuel syste:rn. Take care in ditching any fuel that might
spill. DO NOT allow -any smoking. o~ftames, or other
sources of fire near the fuel systertt or engine when
servicing. Ensure proper veniilation exists when servicing
the fuel system.
• Do
not alter or modify the fuel system.
w 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 fiie extinguisher is inStalled nearby and is
properly liiamtained Be familiar with Its proper use ..
Extinguishers rated ABC by the NFPA are appropriate
for all applications encountered in this environment.
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