Northern Lights OM844W3, Operator'S Manual

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OM844W3 5/11
7
Safety Rules (Continued)
Revised 5-13-11
Use Proper Lifting Equipment
and Techniques
Lifting heavy components
incorrectly can cause severe injury
or damage to machinery. Avoid
unbalanced loads. Do not use
lifting eyes. Lift the generator set
using lifting bars inserted through
the lifting holes on the skid. Follow all recommended
removal and installation procedures in this and
associated Northern Lights manuals.
Use Proper Tools
Makeshift tools and
procedures can create
safety hazards. Always
use appropriate tools for
the job.
Use power tools only to
loosen threaded parts and fasteners. For loosening and
tightening hardware, always use the correct sized tools.
Do not use US measurement tools on metric fasteners,
or vice versa. Use only service parts that meet Northern
Lights specifi cations.
Dispose of Waste Properly
Disposing of waste improperly can threaten the
environment and lead to unsafe working conditions.
Potentially harmful waste used in Northern Lights
equipment can include oil, fuel, coolant, fi lters and
batteries.
Use leakproof containers to drain fl uid. Do not use food
or beverage containers that may mislead someone into
drinking from them.
Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain or into
any water source.
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Avoid exposure to and physical
contact with hot exhaust gases.
Exhaust parts and streams can
reach high temperatures during
operation, leading to burns or
other serious injury.
Cleaning exhaust fi lters can also lead to exposure to hot
exhaust gas and the injury risk associated with it. Avoid
exposure to and physical contact with hot exhaust
gases when cleaning exhaust fi lters.
During auto or manual/stationary exhaust fi lter
cleaning operations, the engine will run at elevated
temperatures for an extended period of time. Exhaust
parts and streams can reach high temperatures during
operation, leading to burns or other serious injury.
Avoid Harmful Asbestos Dust
Inhaling asbestos fi bers may
cause lung cancer. Avoid
breathing any dust that may
be generated when handling
components containing
asbestos fi bers, including
some gaskets.
The asbestos used in these
components is usually
found in a resin or otherwise
sealed. Normal handling of these components is not
dangerous, as long as airborne dust containing asbestos
is not generated.
Avoid creating dust. Never use compressed air for
cleaning. Avoid brushing or grinding materials
containing asbestos. When servicing, wear an
approved respirator. A special vacuum cleaner is
recommended to clean asbestos. If this vacuum is not
available, apply a mist of oil or water on the material
containing asbestos. Keep all bystanders away from
any area where asbestos dust may be generated.