Onan DKHA Series, Installation Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thoroughly read the OPERATOR’S MANUAL
before operating the APU. Safe operation and
top performance can only be obtained when
equipment is properly operated and main-
tained.
The following symbols in this manual alert you to
potential hazards to the operator, service person
and equipment.
DANGER
alerts you to an immediate hazard
that will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice that can result in severe personal in-
jury or death.
CAUTION
alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice that can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
Electricity, fuel, exhaust, moving parts and batter-
ies present hazards which can result in severe
personal injury or death.
ENGINE EXHAUST IS DEADLY
Engine exhaust gases include CARBON MON-
OXIDE (CO), an odorless, colorless, poisonous
gas that can cause severe personal injury or
death. Symptoms of CO poisoning include:
• Dizziness, Headache or Throbbing Temples
•
Weakness or Muscular Twitching
• Sleepiness or Confusion
• Nausea or Vomiting
If you or anyone else experiences any of these
symptoms, get out into fresh air immediately and
seek advice from poison control, medical center
or 911. Do not operate the APU again until it has
been repaired and inspected.
To reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
• Inspect for exhaust leaks at every startup and
after every eight hours of running.
• Never sleep in the vehicle while the APU is
running unless the vehicle is equipped with a
working carbon monoxide detector.
• Do not operate the APU when the vehicle is
parked in a confined space, such as a ga-
rage.
•
Disable AUTO before storing the vehicle or
parking it in a garage or other confined space.
• The exhaust system must be installed in ac-
cordance with the APU Installation Manual.
• Do not use engine cooling air for heating the
vehicle.
GENERATOR VOLTAGE IS DEADLY
• Disable AUTO, stop the APU and disconnect
the battery cables (negative [ − ] first) from the
batteries before servicing the APU.
• Generator electrical output connections must
be made by a trained and experienced elec-
trician in accordance with the APU Installa-
tion Manual and applicable codes.
• The improper transfer of loads between APU
and shore power can lead to electrocution of
utility line workers and damage to equipment.
Connections must be made by a trained and
experienced electrician in accordance with
applicable codes.
• Use caution when working on live electrical
equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure
clothing and shoes are dry, stand on a dry
wooden platform or rubber insulating mat and
use tools with insulated handles.