Installation manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starling
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 emit hydrogen, a
highly explosive
gas,
which
can
be
ignited
by
elect?cal
arcing or
by
lit tobacco products. Shut off all electncal
equipment
in
the
vicinity
to
prevent electrical
arcing
dur-
ing servicing.
• Never connect
the
negative (-) battery cable
to
the
posi-
tive
(+) connection terminal of
the
starter solenoid. Do
not
test the battery condition
by
shorting the terminals
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
battery charger connections
while
the battery
is
being charged.
•
Avoid
contacting
the
terminals with tools, etc.,
to
prevent
burns or
sparks
that could cause
an
explosion.
Remo~e
wristwatch,
rings,
and
any
other jewelry before handlmg
the
battery.
•
Always
turn
the
battery charger off before disconnecting
the battery connections. Remove the negative lead
first
and reconnect it last whenservicing
the
battery.
BAnERYACID
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 rubber
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
nu-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
toxic
as
exhaust
fumes
from gasoline engines, carbon monoxide
gas
is
present in diesel exhaust
fume~.
S?me
o~
the
symptoms or signs of carbon
monoXide
mhalatlon 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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