Installation manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read these safety instructions
carefuUy.
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
foUowing
safety
instructions
are
in
compliance
with
the American
Boat
and
Yacht
Council
(ABYC)
standards.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
lID
nDt
touch
AC
electrical
CfJIInectiDIIS
while
engine
is
running,
Of
wlren
connected
to
shore
power.
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
not connect utility shore power to vessel's
AC
circuits, except through a ship-ta-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 with
an
insulated tool.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
lID
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
Of
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
very
hot!
A
WARNING:
Steam
can
cause
injury
Of
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
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
line or
fuel
filters.
• Keep the compartment and the engine clean and
free
of
debris to minimize the chances
of
fire.
Wipe
up
all
spilled
fuel
and engine
oil.
• Be aware - diesel
fuel
will burn.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fuel
rapors
can
cause
injury
Of
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 run-
ning 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-ven-
tilated 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
servic-
ing.
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.
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