
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this safety·
manual
carefully. Most accidents are
caused
by
failure to follow fundamental rules
and
precau-
tions. 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 vessel's AC
circuits, except through a ship-to-shore double throw
transfer switch. Damage to vessel's AC generator may
result
if
this procedure is not followed.
• Electrical shock results from handling a charged capaci-
tor.
Discharge capacitor by shorting terminals 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 with a Coast Guard Approved flame
arrester removed. 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 permit flames
or
sparks to occm 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 burn.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fuel
vapors
can
cause
injury
or
death!
• Follow re-fueling safety instructions. Keep the vessel's
hatches closed when fueling.
Open and ventilate cabin
after fueling. Check below for fumes/vapor beforemn-
ning 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-ven-
tilated 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 servic-
ing.
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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