Installation manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
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.
BAnERY
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 off before disconnecting
the battery connections. Remove the negative lead
first
and reconnect it last
when
disconnecting 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
manifolds/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.
•
Do
not 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
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:
Vomiting
Inability
to
think coherently
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Throbbing
in
temples
Muscular twitching
Weakness
and
sleepiness
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 paits and hot exhaust system
components.
Engines & Generators
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