Install Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1. Important Safety Instructions
- 1.1 Warning, Caution, and Note Styles Used in This Manual
- 1.2 General Information
- 1.3 General Precautions
- 1.4 Generator Set Voltage Is Deadly
- 1.5 Engine Exhaust Is Deadly
- 1.6 Fuel and Fumes Are Flammable
- 1.7 Batteries Can Explode
- 1.8 Moving Parts Can Cause Severe Personal Injury or Death
- 1.9 The Hazards of Carbon Monoxide
- 2. Introduction
- 3. Pre-Installation Considerations
- 4. Installation
- 5. Startup and Configuration
- Appendix A. Fuel Line Selection
- Appendix B. Outline and System Drawings
- Appendix C. Seismic Requirements
1. Important Safety Instructions 2-2016
4 A045R241 (Issue 7)Copyright © 2016 Cummins Inc.
WARNING
High Noise Level
Generator sets in operation emit noise, which can cause hearing damage.
Wear appropriate ear protection at all times.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces
Contact with hot surfaces can cause severe burns.
Wear appropriate PPE when working on hot equipment and avoid contact
with hot surfaces.
WARNING
Electrical Generating Equipment
Incorrect operation and maintenance can result in severe personal injury or
death
Make sure that only suitably trained and experienced service personnel
perform electrical and/or mechanical service.
WARNING
Toxic Hazard
Ethylene glycol, used as an engine coolant, is toxic to humans and animals.
Wear appropriate PPE. Clean up coolant spills and dispose of used coolant
in accordance with local environmental regulations.
WARNING
Combustible Liquid
Ignition of combustible liquids is a fire or explosion hazard which can cause
severe burns or death.
Do not use combustible liquids like ether.
WARNING
Automated Machinery
Accidental or remote starting of the generator set can cause severe personal
injury or death.
Isolate all auxiliary supplies and use an insulated wrench to disconnect the
starting battery cables (negative [–] first).