Section 1
Product Safety Information
Product Safety Information 1-1
MN2403
Safety Notice
Be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. This
equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are
controlled by this equipment. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Always
disconnect all electrical loads before starting the generator.
Installation and repair procedures require specialized skills with electrical generating equipment.
Any person that installs or repairs this generator must have these specialized skills to ensure that
this generating unit is safe to operate. Contact Baldor for repairs or any questions you may have
about the safe installation and operation of this system.
The precaution statements are general guidelines for the safe use and operation of this
generator. It is not practical to list all unsafe conditions. Therefore, if you use a procedure that is
not recommended in this manual you must determine if it is safe for the operator and all
personnel in the proximity to the generator and connected loads. If there is any question of the
safety of a procedure please contact Baldor before starting or stopping the generator.
This equipment contains high voltages. Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury. Only
qualified personnel should attempt the start
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up procedure or troubleshoot this equipment.
This equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are
driven by this equipment. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Only qualified
personnel should attempt the start
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up procedure or troubleshoot this equipment.
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System documentation must be available to anyone that operates this equipment at all
times.
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Keep non-qualified personnel at a safe distance from this equipment.
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Only qualified personnel familiar with the safe installation, operation and maintenance
of this device should attempt start-up or operating procedures.
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Always stop engine before making or removing any connections.
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Always stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
Responsibility
When your generator is delivered, it becomes the responsibility of the owner/operator of the
generator set to prevent unsafe conditions and operation of the equipment. Some
responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
1.
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this generator to ensure that this
equipment is correctly and safely installed.
2.
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this generator to ensure that this
equipment, when installed fully complies with all federal, state and local codes.
3.
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this generator to ensure that any person
operating this equipment has been properly trained.
4.
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this generator to ensure that any person
operating this equipment has access to all manuals and information required for the
safe use and operation of this equipment.
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It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this generator to ensure that it is properly
maintained and safety inspected at regular scheduled intervals.
6.
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this generator to ensure that any person
who has not been trained on the safe use of this equipment does not have access to
this equipment.
Read This Manual Thoroughly
If you do not understand any concept, any procedure, any safety warning statement, any safety
caution statement or any portion of this manual, contact Baldor or your nearest authorized Baldor
representative. We are happy to make sure you understand the information in this manual so
that you can safely enjoy the full use of this generator.
