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GENERATOR VOLTAGE IS DEADLY
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Generator electrical output connections must
be made by a trained and experienced electri-
cian in accordance with applicable codes.
•
When the boat has provisions for connection to
shore power, the genset must be connected to
the boat electrical system through an approved
transfer switch to prevent backfeed. Backfeed
can lead to electric shock resulting in severe
personal injury or death.
•
Use caution when working on live electrical
equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure cloth-
ing and shoes are dry, stand on a dry wooden
platform or rubber insulating mat and use tools
with insulated handles.
ENGINE EXHAUST IS DEADLY
•
Never sleep in a boat while the genset is run-
ning unless the cabin is equipped with a proper-
ly working carbon monoxide detector-alarm.
•
Inspect for exhaust leaks at every startup and
after every eight hours of operation.
•
The exhaust system must be installed in accor-
dance with the genset Installation Manual.
•
When modifying or repairing the boat, care
must be taken to maintain sealing of the living
quarters from spaces where exhaust gas can
accumulate.
•
The ventilation exhaust blowers must be kept
in good working order to prevent the accumula-
tions of engine exhaust.
•
For more information about the hazards of car-
bon monoxide see American Boat and Yacht
Council (ABYC) publication TH-22—
Educa-
tional Information About Carbon Monoxide.
GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE
•
Do not smoke where fuel vapors are present or
in areas sharing ventilation with fuel tanks, en-
gines and other such equipment. Keep flames,
sparks, pilot lights, electrical switches, arc-pro-
ducing equipment and all other sources of igni-
tion well away.
•
All electrical devices, such as switches, circuit
breakers, meters and control panels used in
areas where gasoline vapors can accumulate
must be
Ignition Protected.
•
No substitutes are permitted for the parts listed
in the
Critical Parts Index
of the genset Parts
Catalog. They must be purchased from Onan
and be installed in accordance with the genset
Service Manual by those who are trained and
experienced in marine gasoline genset service.
•
Fuel lines must be secure, free of leaks and
separated or shielded from electrical wiring.
•
When modifying or repairing the boat, care
must be taken to maintain sealing of the living
quarters from spaces where gasoline vapors
can accumulate.
•
The ventilation exhaust blowers must be kept
in good working order to prevent the accumula-
tions of gasoline vapors.
BATTERY GAS IS EXPLOSIVE
•
Do not smoke near batteries.
•
Wear safety glasses while servicing batteries.
•
To reduce arcing when disconnecting or recon-
necting battery cables, always disconnect the
negative (
−
) battery cable first and reconnect it
last.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
•
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing near mov-
ing parts such as PTO shafts, fans, belts and
pulleys.
•
Keep hands away from moving parts.
•
Keep guards in place over fans, belts, pulleys,
and other moving parts.
POST THESE SUGGESTIONS IN POTENTIAL HAZARD AREAS OF THE BOAT
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