MQ Power WHISPERWATT Series, Operation Manual

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DCA15SPXU4F • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/10/17) — PAGE 9
SAFETY INFORMATION
 If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into
contact with
clothing or skin
, rinse skin or clothing
immediately with plenty of water.

If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into
contact with eyes , rinse eyes immediately with plenty
of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital to
seek medical attention.
CAUTION

ALWAYS
disconnect the
NEGATIVE battery terminal
before performing service on the generator.

ALWAYS
keep battery cables in good working condition.
Repair or replace all worn cables.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY/DECOMMISSIONING
NOTICE
Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely
retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable.
If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable
safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost
effective to maintain (beyond life-cycle reliability) and is to
be decommissioned (demolition and dismantlement),be
sure to follow rules below.

DO NOT pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down
a drain or into any water source.

Contact your country's Department of
Public Works or recycling agency in your
area and arrange for proper disposal of
any electrical components, waste or oil
associated with this equipment.

When the life cycle of this equipment is over, remove
battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead
reclamation. Use safety precautions when handling
batteries that contain sulfuric acid.
 When the life cycle of this equipment is over, it is
recommended that the trowel frame and all other metal
parts be sent to a recycling center.
Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from
discarded products and its transformation into raw
materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process
of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center
promotes energy cost savings.
EMISSIONS INFORMATION
NOTICE
The diesel engine used in this equipment has been
designed to reduce harmful levels of carbon monoxide
(CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)
contained in diesel exhaust emissions.
This engine has been certifi ed to meet US EPA Evaporative
emissions requirements in the installed confi guration.
Attempting to modify or make adjustments to the engine
emission system by unauthorized personnel without proper
training could damage the equipment or create an unsafe
condition.
Additionally, modifying the fuel system may adversely affect
evaporative emissions, resulting in fi nes or other penalties.
Emission Control Label
The emission control label is an integral part of the emission
system and is strictly controlled by regulations.
The label must remain with the engine for its entire life.
If a replacement emission label is needed, please contact
your authorized engine distributor.