LS-9
Safety Precautions
Before operating the generator set,
read the Operator’s
Manual and become familiar with it and the equipment.
Safe
and efficient operation can be achieved only if the equip-
ment is properly operated and maintained.
Many accidents
are caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precau-
tions.
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you
to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service per-
sonnel, or the equipment.
This symbol warns of immediate haz-
ards which will result in severe personal injury or
death.
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in severe personal injury or
death.
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in personal injury or prod-
uct or property damage.
FUEL AND FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE.
Fire and explosion
can result from improper practices.
•
DO NOT fill fuel tanks while engine is running, unless
tanks are outside the engine compartment. Fuel contact
with hot engine or exhaust is a potential fire hazard.
•
DO NOT permit any flame, cigarette, pilot light, spark, or
other ignition source near the generator set or fuel tank.
•
Fuel lines must be adequately secured and free of leaks.
Fuel connection at the engine should be made with an ap-
proved flexible line. Do not use copper piping on flexible
lines as copper will become brittle if continuously vibrated
or repeatedly bent.
•
Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
•
Do not smoke while servicing lead acid batteries. Lead
acid batteries emit a highly explosive hydrogen gas that
can be ignited by electrical arcing or by smoking.
EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY
•
Provide an adequate exhaust system to properly expel
discharged gases. Visually and audibly inspect the ex-
haust daily for leaks per the maintenance schedule. En-
sure that exhaust manifolds are secured and not warped.
Do not use exhaust gases to heat a compartment.
•
Be sure the unit is well ventilated.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH
•
Keep your hands, clothing, and jewelry away from moving
parts.
•
Before starting work on the generator set, disconnect
starting batteries, negative (-) cable first. This will prevent
accidental starting.
•
Make sure that fasteners on the generator set are secure.
Tighten supports and clamps, keep guards in position over
fans, drive belts, etc.
•
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry in the vicinity of mov-
ing parts, or while working on electrical equipment. Loose
clothing and jewelry can become caught in moving parts.
Jewelry can short out electrical contacts and cause shock
or burning.
•
If adjustment must be made while the unit is running, use
extreme caution around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE PER-
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH
•
Remove electric power before removing protective shields
or touching electrical equipment. Use rubber insulative
mats placed on dry wood platforms over floors that are
metal or concrete when around electrical equipment. Do
not wear damp clothing (particularly wet shoes) or allow
skin surface to be damp when handling electrical equip-
ment.
•
Use extreme caution when working on electrical compo-
nents. High voltages can cause injury or death. DO NOT
tamper with interlocks.
•
Follow all applicable state and local electrical codes. Have
all electrical installations performed by a qualified licensed
electrician. Tag open switches to avoid accidental closure.
•
DO NOT CONNECT GENERATOR SET DIRECTLY TO
ANY BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hazardous
voltages can flow from the generator set into the utility line.
This creates a potential for electrocution or property dam-
age. Connect only through an approved isolation switch or
an approved paralleling device.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
Coolants under pressure have a higher boiling point than
water. DO NOT open a radiator or heat exchanger pres-
sure cap while the engine is running. Allow the generator
set to cool and bleed the system pressure first.
•
Benzene and lead, found in some gasoline, have been
identified by some state and federal agencies as causing
cancer or reproductive toxicity. When checking, draining
or adding gasoline, take care not to ingest, breathe the
fumes, or contact gasoline.
•
Used engine oils have been identified by some state or
federal agencies as causing cancer or reproductive toxic-
ity. When checking or changing engine oil, take care not to
ingest, breathe the fumes, or contact used oil.
•
Provide appropriate fire extinguishers and install them in
convenient locations. Consult the local fire department for
the correct type of extinguisher to use. Do not use foam on
electrical fires. Use extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA.
•
Make sure that rags are not left on or near the engine.
•
Remove all unnecessary grease and oil from the unit. Ac-
cumulated grease and oil can cause overheating and en-
gine damage which present a potential fire hazard.
•
Keep the generator set and the surrounding area clean
and free from obstructions. Remove any debris from the
set and keep the floor clean and dry.
•
Do not work on this equipment when mentally or physically
fatigued, or after consuming any alcohol or drug that
makes the operation of equipment unsafe.
