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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this safety
manual
carefully. Most accidents are
caused by failure to follow fundamental rules
and
precau-
tions. Know when dangerous conditions exist
and
take the
necessary precautions to protect yourself,
your
personne~
and
your machinery.
The following safety instructions are in compliance with
the American Boat
and
Yacht Council (ABYC) standards.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
AC
electrical
connections
while
engine
Is
running,
or
when
connected
to
shore
power.
Lethal
voltage
is
present
at
these
connections!
Do
not
operate this machinery without electrical
enclosures and covers in place.
Shut off electrical power before accessing electrical
equipment.
Use
insulated mats whenever working on electrical
equipment.
Make sure your clothing
and
skin are
dry,
not damp
(particularly shoes) when handling electrical equipment.
Remove wristwatch and all jewelry when working on
electrical equipment.
Do
not connect utility shore power to vessel's AC
circuits, except through a ship-to-shore double throw
transfer switch. Damage to vessel'8 AC generator may
result
if
this procedure
is
not followed.
Electrical shock results from handling a charged capaci-
tor.
Discharge capacitor by shorting terminals together.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
Of
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
very
hot!
Always check the engine coolant level at the coolant
recovery
tank.
A
WARNING:
Steam
can
cause
Injury
Of
deathl
In
case
of
an
engine overheat, allow the engine to cool
before touching
the
engine or checking the coolant.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
FIRE
A
WARNING:
Fire
can
cause
Injury
Of
death!
Prevent
flash
fire..<;.
Do
not smoke or permit flames or
sparks to occur near the carburetor, fuel line,
filter,
fuel
pump, or other potential sources
of
spilled fuel or fuel
vapors.
Use
a suitable container
to
catch all fuel when
removing the fuel line, carburetor, or
fuel
filters.
Do not operate with a Coast Guard Approved
flame
arrester removed. Backfire can cause severe injury
or
death.
Do
not operate with the air cleaner/silencer removed.
Backfire can cause severe injury or death.
Do
not smoke or permit flames or sparks
to
occur near
the
fuel
system. Keep the compartment and the
engine/generator clean and free of debris
to
minimize the
chances of
fire.
Wipe up all spilled
fuel
and engine oil.
Be aware diesel fuel will burn.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
frDm
fuel
vapDrs
can
cause
Injury
Of
death!
Follow re-fueling safety instructions. Keep the vessel's
hatches closed when fueling.
Open
and
ventilate cabin
after fueling. Check below for fumes/vapor before
run-
ning the blower. Run the blower for four minutes before
starting your engine.
All
fuel
vapors are highly explosive.
Use
extreme
care
when handling
and
storing fuels. Store fuel
in
a well-ven-
tilated area away from spark-producing equipment
and
out of the reach
of
children.
Do
not
fill
the fuel tank(s) while the engine
is
running.
Shut off
the
fuel service valve at
the
engine
when
servicing
the fuel system. Take care in catching
any
fuel
that might
spill.
DO
NOT allow
any
smoking, open
flames,
or other
sources of
fire
near
the
fuel
system
or
engine
when
servic-
ing.
Ensure proper ventilation exists when servicing the
fuel system.
Do not alter or modify the fuel system.
Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
Be certain fuel line fittings are adequately tightened and
free
of
leaks.
Make sure a fire extinguisher
is
installed nearby and
is
properly maintained. Be familiar with
its
proper use.
Extinguishers rated ABC
by
the
NFPA
are appropriate
for
all
applications encountered in this environment.
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