Sole Diesel 68 GTC, Operator'S Manual

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Safety precautions and
instructions
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Operator’s Manual . Marine generator sets
Safety precautions and instructions
Solé Diesel is concerned for your safety and your machine’s condition. Safety Precautions and
Instructions are one of the primary ways to call your attention to the potential hazards associated with
our engine operation. Follow the precautions listed throughout the manual before and during operation
and maintenance procedures for your safety, the safety of others and the performance of your engine.
Types of Safety Precautions:
Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injuries, death or substantial
property damages.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damages.
Communicates installation, operation and maintenance information that is safety related but not
hazard related.
Servicing the fuel system and combustible materials. A flash fire can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near the fuel injection system, fuel line, fuel filter,
fuel pump, or other potential sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors. Never add fuel to the
tank while the engine is running because spilled fuel may ignite on contact with hot parts
or from sparks.
Catch fuels in an approved container when removing the fuel line or fuel system. Keep the
fuel lines and connections tight and in good condition. Do not replace flexible fuel lines with rigid lines
and use flexible sections to avoid fuel line breakage caused by vibrations.
Keep the compartment and the engine clean and free of debris to minimize the risk of fire.
Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death.
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner/silencer removed.
Combustible materials. A fire can cause severe injury or death.
Engine fuels, fuel vapours and combustible materials are flammable and explosive. Handle
these materials carefully to minimize the risk of fire or explosion. Equip the compartment
or nearby area with a fully charged fire extinguisher.
In case of fire do not open sound shield compartment and follow these instructions:
- Shut down engine(s)
- Continuously discharge entire contents of a halon or CO2 portable fire extinguisher (or other
provision) immediately.
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause severe nausea, fainting or death.
Engine exhaust gases contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless,
tasteless, no irritating gas that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time.