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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
Any user of the Engine who follows the instructions
set out in this manual, and complies with the
instructions on the labels affixed to the engine are
working in safe conditions.
If operating mistakes cause accidents call for help
If operating mistakes cause accidents call for help
immediately from the EMERGENCY SERVICES.
In the event of an emergency, and while awaiting the
arrival of the EMERGENCY SERVICES, the
following general advice is given for the provision of
first aid.
FIRE
Put out the fire using extinguishers recommended by
the manufacturer of the machine or the installation.
BURNS
1)
Put out the flames on the clothing of the
burns victim by means of:
drenching with water
use of powder extinguisher, making
sure not to direct the jets onto the
face
blankets or rolling the victim on the
ground
2)
Do not pull off strips of clothing that are
sticking to the skin.
3)
In the case of scalding with liquids, remove
the soaked clothing quickly but carefully.
4)
Cover the burn with a special anti-burn
packet or with a sterile bandage.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING (CO)
Carbon monoxide contained in engine exhaust gases
is odorless and dangerous because it is poisonous and
with air, it forms an explosive mixture.
Carbon monoxide is very dangerous in enclosed
premises because it can reach a critical concentration
in a short time.
When attending a person suffering from CO
poisoning in enclosed premises, ventilate the
premises immediately to reduce the gas
concentration.
When accessing the premises, the person providing
the aid must hold his breath, not light flames, turn on
lights or activate electric bells or telephones so as to
avoid explosions.
Take the victim to a ventilated area or into the open
air, placing him on his side if he is unconscious.
CAUSTIC BURNS
1)
Caustic burns to the skin are caused by acid
escaping from the batteries:
remove the clothes
wash with running water, being
careful not to affect injury-free areas
2)
Caustic burns to the eyes are caused by
battery acid, lubricating oil and diesel fuel.
Wash the eye with running water for
at least 20 minutes, keeping the
eyelids open so that the water runs
over the eyeball and moving the eye
in all directions.
ELECTROCUTION
Electrocution can be caused by:
1)
The engine’s electrical system (12/24
VDC)
2)
The electrical coolant pre-heating system
115/230 Volt AC (if supplied) AC current.
In the first case, the low voltage does not involve
high current flows through the human body;
however, if there is a short circuit, caused by a metal
tool, sparks and burns may occur.
In the second case, the high voltage causes strong
currents, which can be dangerous.
If this happens, break the current by operating the
switch before touching the injured person.
If this is not possible, bear in mind that any other
attempt is highly dangerous also for the person
assisting; therefore, any attempt to help the victim
must be carried out without fail using means that are
insulating.
WOUNDS AND FRACTURES
The wide range of possible injuries and the specific
nature of the help needed means that the medical
services must be called.
If the person is bleeding, compress the wound
externally until help arrives.
In the case of fracture do not move the part of the
body affected by the fracture. When moving an