Installation manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this safety manual carefully. Most accidents are
caused by failure to
follow fumkzmental 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,
or
when
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
vessels
AC
circuits, except through a
ship-to-shon'O
double
throw
transfer
switch.
Damage
to
vessels
AC
generator
may
result if
this
procedure
is
not
followed.
• Electrical shock results
from
handling a charged
capacitor.
Discharge capacitor
by
shorting tenninals
together.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
or
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
very
hot!
• Always check
the
engine coolant level at
the
coolant
recovery
tank.
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
carburetor,
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, carburetor, or
fuel
filters.
•
Do
not operate without a Coast Guard Approved
flame
arrester.
Backfire
can
cause severe injury or
death.
•
Do
not operate with
the
air cleaner/silencer
removed.
Backfire
can
cause
severe
injury
or
death.
•
Do
not smoke or pennit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur
near
the
fuel
system.
Keep
the
compartment
and
the
engine/generator 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
death!
• Follow re-fueling safety instructions.
Keep
the
vessels
hatches closed when fueling.
Open
and
ventilate
cabin
after fueling. Check below
for
fumes/vapor before
running
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-ventilated 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
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.
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