Installation manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• 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 re-
installed before starting the engine.
BATTERY
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Battery
explosion
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Do not smoke or allow an open flame near the battery
being serviced. Lead acid batteries
~mi~
hydrogen,
a.
highly explosive gas, which can be 1gmted by
elect~cal
arcing or by lit tobacco products. Shut
o~
all
ele~tncal
equipment
in
the vicinity to prevent electncal arcmg dur-
ing servicing.
• Never connect the negative(-) battery cable
to
the posi-
tive (
+) connection tenninal
of
the starter
solenoi~.
Do
not test the battery condition by shorting the termmals
together. Sparks could ignite battery gases or fuel vapors.
Ventilate any compartment containing batteries to prevent
accumulation
of
explosive gases. To avoid sparks, do not
disturb the
batteiy charger connections while the battery
is being charged.
• Avoid contacting the tenninals with tools, etc., to prevent
bums or sparks that could cause an explosion.
Remo~e
wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before handlmg
the battery.
• Always tum the battery charger off before disconnecting
the battery connections. Remove the negative lead first
and reconnect it last whenservicing the battery.
BATTERY
ACID
A
WARNING:
Sulfuric
acid
in
batteries
can
cause
severe
injury
or
death!
• When servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte
level wear rubber gloves, a mbber apron, and eye protec-
tion. 'Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is destructive.
If
it comes in contact with your skin, wash
it
off at once
with water. Acid may splash on the skin or into the eyes
inadvertently when removing electrolyte caps.
TOXIC
EXHAUST
GASES
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
a
deadly
gas!
• Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate
to
expel gases
discharged from the engine. Check the exhaust system
regularly for leaks and make sure the exhaust manifold/
water-injected elbow is securely attached.
• Be sure the unit and its surroundings are well ventilated.
Run blowers when running the generator set or engine.
•
Don't
run the generator set or engine unless the boat
is
equipped with a functioning marine carbon monoxide
detector that complies with ABYCA-24. Consult your boat
builder or dealer for installation
of
approved detectors.
• For additional information refer to ABYC T-22
(educational information on Carbon Monoxide).
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
an
invisible
odorless
gas.
Inhalation
produces
flu-like
symptoms,
nausea
or
death!
• Do not use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems. Diesel
fumes can rapidly destroy copper tubing in exhaust systems.
Exhaust sulfur causes rapid deterioration
of
copper tubing
resulting in exhaust/water leakage.
• Do not install exhaust outlet where exhaust can be drawn
through portholes, vents, or air conditioners.
If
the engine
exhaust discharge outlet is near the waterline, water could
enter the exhaust discharge outlet and close or restrict the
flow
of
exhaust. Avoid overloading the craft.
• Although diesel engine exhaust gases are not
as
toxi~
as
exhaust fumes from gasoline engines, carbon monoxide
gas is present in diesel exhaust fumes. Some
of
the
symptoms or signs
of
carbon monoxide inhalation or
poisoning are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
Inability to think coherently
Throbbing
in
temples
Muscular twitching
Weakness and sleepiness
A
WARNING:
Rotating
parts
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Do not service the engine while it
is
running.
If
a situation
arises in which it is absolutely necessary to make operat-
ing adjustments, use extreme care
to
avoid touching mov-
ing parts and hot exhaust system components.
Engines & Generators
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