Safety Information
Owner’s Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generator Sets
5
Safety Rules
Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing,
operating, or servicing this equipment. Become familiar
with this manual and with the unit. The generator set can
operate safely, efficiently, and reliably only if it is correctly
installed, operated, and maintained. Many accidents are
caused by failing to follow simple and fundamental rules
or precautions.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this
manual and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are not
all-inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or oper-
ating technique the manufacturer does not specifically
recommend, verify it is safe for others and does not ren-
der the generator set unsafe.
General Safety
Hot surface. Keep equipment away from
combustible materials during operation.
Do not touch hot surfaces when operating
equipment. After equipment shutdown,
allow sufficient time for surfaces to cool
prior to contact.
ISO000110
The enclosure provides protection against
hot surfaces inside the generator set. Hot
surfaces may be present if the generator set
has been operating under a large load.
Do not open the generator set enclosure
while the generator set is running.
ISO000533
Read instruction manual.
Read and understand manual
completely before using this equipment.
ISO000100a
Refer to local codes and standards for
safety equipment required when working
with a live electrical system.
ISO000257
Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this
equipment.
ISO000182a
Follow all safety precautions in the
owner’s manual, installation manual,
and other documents included
with your equipment.
ISO000531
Verify the generator set is installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and recommendations.
ISO000539
Following proper installation, do nothing
that might alter a safe installation and
render the unit in noncompliance with
locally applicable codes, standards,
laws, and regulations.
ISO000540
Comply with regulations the local
agency for workplace health and
safety has established.
ISO000538
In the event of an electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-
conductive implements to free victim from
live conductor. Apply first aid and get
medical help.
ISO000145
Use only fully-charged fire extinguishers
rated according to applicable industry
standards.
ISO000252
No open flames near equipment.
Flammable and explosive gases are
present inside this equipment.
ISO000529
Do not obstruct cooling and ventilating
airflow around the generator set.
ISO000217