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TP-6687 9/10 7 Safety Precautions and Instructions
Grounding electrical equipment.
Hazardous voltage can cause
severe injury or death. Electrocution
is possible whenever electricity is
present. Ensure you comply with all
applicable
codes and standards.
Electrically ground the generator set,
transfer switch, and related equipment
and electrical circuits. Turn off the main
circuit breakers of all power sources
before servicing the equipment. Never
contact electrical leads or appliances
when standing in water or on wet
ground
because these conditions
increase the risk of electrocution.
Short circuits. Hazardous
voltage/current can cause severe
injury or death.
Short circuits can
cause bodily injury and/or equipment
damage
. Do not contact electrical
connections with tools or jewelry while
making
adjustments or repairs.
Remove all jewelry before servicing the
equipment.
Testing live electrical circuits.
Hazardous voltage or current can
cause severe injury or death.
Have
trained and qualified personnel take
diagnostic
measurements of live
circuits. Use adequately rated test
equipment with electrically insulated
probes and follow the instructions of the
test equipment manufacturer when
performing voltage tests. Observe the
following precautions when performing
voltage tests: (1) Remove all jewelry.
(2) Stand on a dry, approved electrically
insulated mat. (3) Do not touch the
enclosure or components inside the
enclosure.
(4) Be prepared for the
system to operate automatically.
(600 volts and under)
Engine block heater. Hazardous
voltage can cause severe injury or
death.
The engine block heater can
cause electrical shock. Remove the
engine block heater plug from the
electrical outlet before working on the
block heater electrical connections.
Servicing the generator set.
Hazardous voltage can cause
severe injury or death. Do not touch
electrical connections when flashing
the generator set. The alligator clips
carry line voltage when the pushbutton
is pressed to flash the generator set.
Hot Parts
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
WARNING
Combustible materials. Fire can
cause severe injury or death. A hot
exhaust system can ignite adjacent
combustible materials. Do not locate
electrical
wiring, fuel lines, or
combustible materials above the
exhaust muffler. Exercise caution
when parking your vehicle to prevent
the exhaust system and hot exhaust
gases from starting grass fires.
Hot coolant and steam.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Before removing the pressure cap,
stop the generator set and allow it to
cool. Then loosen the pressure cap
to relieve pressure.
WARNING
Engine Fluids and
Chemical Products
Used engine oil. Contact with used
engine oil may cause severe skin
irritation. Repeated and prolonged
skin exposure may have other
health risks.
Used engine oil is a
suspected carcinogen. Avoid contact
with skin. Thoroughly wash your hands
and nails with soap and water shortly
after handling used engine oil. Wash or
dispose of clothing or rags containing
used engine oil.
Dispose of used
engine oil in a responsible manner.
Contact your local recycling center for
disposal information and locations.
Notice
NOTICE
Saltwater damage. Saltwater quickly
deteriorates metals. Wipe up saltwater
on and around the generator set and
remove
salt deposits from metal
surfaces.
NOTICE
Canadian installations only . For
standby service connect the output of
the generator set to a suitably rated
transfer switch in accordance with
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.