1.3.1 Warnings
You are likely to encounter several warning symbols in this manual.
This symbol indicates a definite risk to a person's health and life. Failure to follow the corresponding
instruction poses serious risks to the health and life of those concerned.
Danger
This symbol draws attention to the potential risk to a person's health and life. Failure to follow the corresponding
instruction may pose serious risks to the health and life of those concerned.
Warning
This symbol indicates a dangerous situation if the warning is not heeded.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in less serious injury or damage.
Important
1.3.2 General advice
On taking delivery of the generating set, check that it is complete and not damaged in any way. A generating set should be handled
gently and brusque movements should be avoided. Ensure that the place where it is to be stored or used is carefully prepared
beforehand.
Before use:
- make sure you know how to stop the generating set in the event of an emergency,
- make sure you completely understand all the controls and operations.
Warning
For reasons of safety, the maintenance intervals must be respected (see Maintenance table). Never carry out repairs or maintenance
procedures without the necessary experience and/or tools.
Never let other people use the generating set without having given them all the necessary instructions beforehand.
Never let children touch the generating set, even when it is not in operation. Do not operate the generating set near animals (as it could
cause them to panic or frighten them).
Never start the engine without an air filter or exhaust.
Never invert the positive and negative terminals on the battery (if fitted) when fitting them as this could cause serious damage to the
electrical equipment.
Never cover the generating set with any type 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, even to protect it from corrosion; preservative oils are flammable and can be dangerous if
inhaled.
In all cases, respect the local regulations currently in place concerning the use of generating sets.
1.3.3 Safety guidelines to prevent electrocution
Generating sets produce electric current while they are in operation: risk of electrocution.
The generating set must be earthed every time it is used.
Danger
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 make sure the electric cables and connections are in good condition. Do not use equipment in a poor state of repair: there is a
risk of electrocution or damage to the equipment.
If the length of one or more of the cables used is more than 1 metre, use a differential protection device between the generating set
and the appliances. This device must be positioned at a maximum distance of 1 metre from the generating set electrical sockets. Use
flexible, durable cables with rubber sheathing which conform to the IEC 60245-4 standard or equivalent cables. Do not connect the
generating set to other power sources (such as the mains for example).
Exception: if there is provision for a reserve connection to existing electrical networks, this can only be made by a qualified electrician,
and the equipment's operational differences depending on whether the mains supply or the generating set is used must be taken into
account.
Protection against electric shock is provided by circuit breakers specially designed for the generating set: if necessary, replace them
with circuit breakers with identical nominal ratings and specifications.
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