TP-6126 8/02
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Safety Precautions and Instructions
Safety Precautions and Instructions
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. Electromechanical
equipment, including generator sets,
transfer switches, switchgear, and
accessories, can cause bodily harm
and pose life-threatening danger when
improperly
installed,
operated,
or
maintained. To prevent accidents be
aware of potential dangers and act
safely.
Read and follow all safety
precautions and instructions.
SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual has several types of safety
precautions and instructions: Danger,
Warning, Caution, and Notice.
DANGER
Danger indicates the presence of a
hazard
that
will
cause
severe
personal injury, death
, or
substantial
property damage
.
WARNING
Warning indicates the presence of a
hazard
that
can
cause
severe
personal injury, death,
or
substantial
property damage
.
CAUTION
Caution indicates the presence of a
hazard that
will
or
can cause minor
personal injury
or
property damage
.
NOTICE
Notice
communicates
installation,
operation, or maintenance information
that is safety related but not hazard
related.
Safety decals affixed to the equipment
in prominent places alert the operator
or service technician to potential
hazards and explain how to act safely.
The decals are shown throughout this
publication
to
improve
operator
recognition.
Replace missing or
damaged decals.
Accidental Starting
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working
on
the
generator
set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when
disconnecting
the
battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling
the
generator
set.
Accidental
starting
can
cause
severe injury or death.
Before
working on the generator set or
connected equipment, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Move the
generator set master switch to the OFF
position. (2) Disconnect the power to
the battery charger. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery. Follow
these precautions to prevent starting of
the generator set by an automatic
transfer
switch,
remote
start/stop
switch, or engine start command from a
remote computer.
Battery
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Wear
protective
goggles
and
clothing.
Battery acid may cause
blindness and burn skin.
WARNING
Explosion.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Relays in the battery charger
cause arcs or sparks.
Locate the battery in a well-ventilated
area. Isolate the battery charger from
explosive fumes.
WARNING
