Volvo IPS650, Installation Manual

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Safety Information
This installation manual contains information required
for the correct installation of your Volvo Penta prod-
uct. Check that you have the correct manual.
Carefully read the chapters Safety precautions
and General information in the manual before
servicing or running the engine.
The following types of special warning messages can
be found in this manual and on the engine:
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT!
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
NOTICE! Important information that facilitates the
work process or item.
Set out below is a list of risks that must always be
borne in mind and the safety precautions that must
always be taken.
Plan ahead so that there is always sufficient
space for safe installation and (future) disassembly.
Lay out the engine compartment (and other compart-
ments such as the battery compartment) so that all
service points are accessible. Make sure not to come
into contact with rotating components, hot surfaces or
sharp edges when checking and servicing the engine.
Make sure that all equipment (e.g. pump drives, com-
pressors) has protective covers.
Make sure the engine cannot be started while
work is in progress by not connecting the electrical
system or by switching off electrical power to the
engine at the main switches and locking them in the
OFF position. Erect a warning sign at the helm station.
Only start the engine in well-ventilated areas.
Remember that exhaust fumes are toxic and danger-
ous to inhale. Use an exhaust extractor to lead
exhaust fumes away from the exhaust pipe and crank-
case ventilator when the engine is run in a confined
space.
Always wear protective goggles if there is a risk
of splinters, sparks and splashes from acid or other
chemicals. Eyes are extremely sensitive and injury
may result in loss of sight!
Avoid getting oil on the skin! Prolonged or
repeated contact with oil may lead to the disappear-
ance of the skin's natural oils. This will cause irritation,
dry skin, eczema and other skin problems. Old oil is
more hazardous to health than new. Use protective
gloves and avoid oil-soaked clothes and rags. wash
regularly, especially before meals. Use special skin
creams that facilitate cleaning and prevent the skin
from drying out.
Most chemical used in the product (engine and
reverse gear oil, glycol, gasoline and diesel) or chem-
icals intended for use in the workshop (degreasing
agents, paints and solvents) are health hazards. Read
the instructions on the product packaging carefully!
Always follow safety instructions (the use of protective
masks, protective goggles, gloves etc.). Make sure
that other personnel are not inadvertently exposed to
hazardous substances, e.g. in the air they breathe.
Ensure good ventilation. Hand in used and surplus
chemicals to a recycling station.
Take extreme care when searching for fuel sys-
tem leaks and testing injectors. Wear protective gog-
gles. The spray from an injector is at very high pres-
sure and fuel can force its way into tissue and cause
a serious risk of blood poisoning (septicemia).
Stop the engine and disconnect the power at the
main switches before working on the electrical sys-
tem.
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