1.3.1 Warnings
You are likely to encounter several warning symbols in this manual.
1.3.2 General advice
One of the fundamental safety considerations is observation of the interval between maintenance procedures
(sse maintenance schedule). Furthermore, never attempt to carry out repairs or maintenance procedures without the
necessary experience and/or tools.
When you take delivery of your generating set, check that it is complete and not damaged in any way. A generating
set should be handled gently, avoiding sudden movements, and the place where it is to be stored or used should be
carefully prepared beforehand.
Never let other people use the generating set without giving them all necesary instructions beforehand.
Never let children touch the generatung set, even when it is not operation. Do not operate the generating set
near animals ( as it could cause them to panic).
Never start the motor without an air filter or exhaust.
Never invert the positive and negative terminals (if fitted) when connecting them. Such an inversion can lead to
severe damage to the elactrical equipment.
Never cover the generation set with any tipe of material while it is in operation or just after it has been turned
off. Wait until the motor is cold.
Never coat the generating set with oil in an attempt to protect it from corrosion. Some preservative oils are
flammable. Also, some are dangerous to inhale.
In all cases, respect the local regulations currently in place concerning the use of generating sets.
1.3.3 Safety guidelines to prevent electrocusion
Never touch stripped cables or disconnected connectors. Never handle a generating set with wet hands or feet.
Never expose the equipment to liquid splashes or rainfall, and do not place it on wet ground. Always keep the
electrical cables and the connections in good condition. Do not use equipment in a poor state of repair which could lead to
electrocution or damage to the equipment. Use a differential protection device between the generating set and the appliances
if the cable or cables used are more than 1 metre in length.
Use flexible, durable cables, with rubber sheating, conforming to the IEC 60245-4 standard or equivalent cables.
Do not connect the generating set to other power sources, such as the mains. In specific cases where there is provision
for a reserve connection to existing electrical networks, this must only be carried out by a qualified electrician, who should take
the operating differences of the equipment into account, according to whether the mains or generating set is being used.
Special circuit breakers designed for use with generating sets are used to prevent electrocution. If these circuit
breakers need t be replaced, circuit breakers with identical nominal rating and specifications must be used.
This symbol indicates a definite risk to the health and life of people. Not following this instruction
may seriously affect the health of people or prove fatal.
Danger
This symbol draws attention to the potential risk to the health and life of people. Not following this
instruction may seriously affect the health of people or prove fatal.
This symbol indicates a dangerous situation if the warning is not heeded.
Not following this instruction could result in non-serious injury or damage.
While they are in operation, generating sets produce electric current.
Connect the generating set to earth each time you use it, in order to prevent electrocutions.
Before use, it is essential that you know how to stop the generating set inmediately and that you
troughly understand all the controls and operations.
Warning
Warning
Warning
Danger
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