Installation manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this safety manual carefully. Most accidents are
caused
by
failure to follow fundamental rules
and
precautions. Know when dangerous conditions exist
and
take the necessary precautions to protect yourself,
your
personnel,
and
your
machinery.
The following safety instructions are in compliance with
the American Boat
and
Yacht Council (ABYC) standards.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
AC
electrical
connections
while
engine
is
running.
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.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
or
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
very
hot/
• Monitor engine antifreeze coolant level
at
the plastic
coolant recovery tank and periodicaly
at
the filler cap
location on the water jacketed exhaust manifold, but only
when the engine is
COLD.
A
WARNING:
Steam
can
cause
injury
or
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 injector, 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 lines
or
fuel filters.
•
Do
not operate with
the
air cleaner/silencer removed.
Backfire can cause severe injury
or
death.
•
Do
not smoke
or
permit flames
or
sparks to occur near
the fuel system. 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 bum.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fuel
vapors
can
cause
injury
or
deat[J!
• Follow re-fueling safety instructions. Keep the vessel's
hatches closed when fueling.
Open and ventilate the cabin
after fueling. Check below for fumes/vapor
Defore running
the blower. Run the blower per 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-ventilated area away from spark-producing
equipment and out
of
the reach
of
children.
•
Do
not fill the fuel tank(s) while the
engine
while it 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
servicing. 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.