Ingersoll-Rand G 130, Users Manual And Maintenance Manual

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1.3.7 Dangers presented by electric currents (first aid)
First aid
In the event of an electric shock, cut off the voltage immediately and activate the set's
emergency stop. If the voltage has not yet been cut off, move the victim out of contact with
the live conductor as quickly as possible. Avoid direct contact both with the live conductor
and the victim's body. Use a dry plank of wood, dry clothes or other non-conductive materials
to move the victim away. The live wire may be cut with an axe. Take extreme care to avoid
the electric arc that results from this.
Begin emergency procedures
Resuscitation
If breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration at once in the same place the accident
took place unless the victim or operator's life could be endangered by this.
In the event of cardiac arrest, carry out cardiac massage.
1.3.8 Risks related to moving the set
- Use lifting units to lift the generating set. Always make sure that the lifting equipment
is in good condition and has a sufficient lifting capacity.
- In order to work in complete safety and prevent the components fitted to the top of the
engine from being damaged, the engine should be lifted with an adjustable boom. All
chains and cables should be parallel to one another and as perpendicular as possible to
the top of the set.
- If other equipment fitted to the generating set alters its centre of gravity, special lifting
devices may be required to maintain the correct balance for working in total safety.
- Never carry out work on a generating set that is suspended on a lifting device only.
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