Diesel Gen-set Operation Instructions
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Chapter 1 Safety
I. Safety rules
Before starting the Gen-set, be sure to read this Operation Manual carefully and know
this equipment well. The purpose of safe and effective operation can be realized only
if the equipment is operated and maintained correctly. Occurrence of many accidental
injuries often is caused by the reason that basic safety rules are not observed. The
Gen-set equipment must be operated only by trained electricians. The following rules
are provided to remind operators and maintenance personnel of the danger situations
that may occur:
1. Electric shock may cause injuries of operators
1.1 Casing of Gen-set must be grounded, in order to prevent endangerment to
personal safety of operators caused by live casing. Because Weichai Gen-set is
designed with safe grounding system, customers only need to install as per local
electric power rules and regulations;
1.2 Do not open cover plate of alternator during operation of the Gen-set, or injuries
or even death may be caused by electric shock;
1.3 The air switch shall be turned to switching-off position and the Gen-set shall be
stopped when operators perform maintenance on wiring harness of the equipment, or
injuries or even death may be caused by electric shock;
1.4 Do not handle electrical failures while wearing wet clothes (especially wet shoes)
or having wet skin.
2. Fire hazard may cause injuries or even death of operators
2.1 Open flames and smoking must be prohibited in equipment room of the Gen-set.
Battery and fuel of the Gen-set are inflammable, especially lead-acid battery may
generate explosive hydrogen when being charged, and may cause personal injuries or
