Thermo King SGCO 3000, Manual

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Safety Precautions
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Precautions
1. Turn the generator set On/Off switch to OFF
before connecting or disconnecting a power
plug to the generator set receptacle. Never
attempt to stop a refrigeration unit by
disconnecting the power plug from an
operating generator set.
2. Be certain a unit power plug is clean and dry
before connecting it to the generator set
receptacle.
3. Use tools with insulated handles that are in
good condition. Never hold metal tools in
your hand if exposed, energized conductors
are within reach.
4. Stand on a solid work platform with rubber
mats or dry wood if possible. If you slip, you
can instinctively grab for support. This can be
lethal when working on a generator set.
5. Do not make any rapid moves when working
on high voltage circuits. If a tool or other
object falls, do not attempt to grab it. People
do not contact high voltage wires on purpose.
It occurs from an unplanned movement.
6. Treat all wires and connections as high
voltage until a meter and wiring diagram show
otherwise.
7. Never work alone on high voltage circuits on
the generator set. Another person should
always be standing by in the event of an
accident to shut off the generator set and to aid
a victim.
8. Have electrically insulated gloves, cable
cutters and safety glasses available in the
immediate vicinity in the event of an accident.
First Aid
IMMEDIATE action must be initiated after a
person has received an electrical shock. Obtain
immediate medical assistance if available.
The source of shock must be immediately
removed by either shutting down the power or
removing the victim from the source. If it is not
possible to shut off the power, the wire should be
cut with either an insulated instrument (e.g., a
wooden handled axe or cable cutters with heavy
insulated handles) or by a rescuer wearing
electrically insulated gloves and safety glasses.
Whichever method is used, do not look at the wire
while it is being cut. The ensuing flash can cause
burns and blindness.
If the victim has to be removed from a live circuit,
pull the victim off with a non-conductive material.
Use the victim’s coat, a rope, wood, or loop your
belt around the victim’s leg or arm and pull the
victim off. DO NOT TOUCH the victim. You can
receive a shock from current flowing through the
victim’s body.
After separating the victim from the power
source, check immediately for the presence of a
pulse and respiration. If a pulse is not present,
start CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and
call for emergency medical assistance. If a pulse
is present, respiration may be restored by using
mouth-to- mouth resuscitation, but call for
emergency medical assistance.
Low Voltage
Control circuits are low voltage (12 Vdc). This
voltage potential is not considered dangerous, but
the large amount of current available (over 30
amperes) can cause severe burns if shorted to
ground.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery if
possible when working on the generator set.
Disconnect the cable end that is away from the
battery.
Do not wear jewelry, watches or rings. These
items can short out and cause severe bums to the
wearer.