Installation manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starling
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Disconnect the battery cables before servicing
the
engine.
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
electrical
arcing or by lit tobacco products. Shut off
all
electrical
equipment in the vicinity
to
prevent
electrical
arcing
during servicing.
• Never connect the negative
(-)
battery cable
to
the
positive
(+) 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.
Remove
wristwatch, rings,
and any
other jewelry before handling
the
battery.
• Always turn the battery charger offbefore disconnecting
the
battery connections. Remove
the
negative
lead
first
and reconnect
it
last when servicing
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 rubber
apron,
and
eye
protection. 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 exhaust 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
ABYC
A-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
toxic
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:
Dizziness Throbbing
in
temples
Headache Muscular twitching
Nausea
Weakness
and
sleepiness
Vomiting Inability
to
think coherently
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
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
operating adjustments,
use
extreme
care
to
avoid
touching moving parts and
hot
exhaust system
components.
Engines
&
Generators
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