Safety Precautions and Instructions
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Electromechanical equipment, including generator sets, transfer switches, switchgear, and accessories, can cause bodily harm and pose
This manual has several types of safety precautions and instructions: Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice.
DANGER
Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
WARNING
Warning indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
CAUTION
Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTICE
Notice communicates installation, operation, or maintenance information that is safety related but not hazard related.
Safety decals affixed to the equipment in prominent places alert the operator or service technician to potential hazards and explain how to act safely. The decals are shown throughout this publication to improve operator recognition. Replace missing or damaged decals.
Accidental Starting
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the negative
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator set as follows: (1) Move the generator set master switch to the OFF position. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the generator set as follows:
(1) Place the generator set start/stop switch in the STOP position.
(2)Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the generator set as follows:
(1)Press the generator set on/off button to shut down the generator set. All indicator lamps dim. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative
Battery
WARNING
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Wear protective goggles and clothing. Battery acid may cause blindness and burn skin.
Battery electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid. Battery acid can cause severe injury or death. Battery acid can cause blindness and burn skin. Always wear splashproof safety goggles, rubber gloves, and boots when servicing the battery. Do not open a sealed battery or mutilate the battery case. If battery acid splashes in the eyes or on the skin, immediately flush the affected area for 15 minutes with large quantities of clean water. Seek immediate medical aid in the case of eye contact. Never add acid to a battery after placing the battery in service, as this may result in hazardous spattering of battery acid.
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