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Gas fuel leaks.

Explosive fuel

vapors can cause severe injury or

death. Fuel leakage can cause an

explosion. Check the LP vapor gas or

natural gas fuel system for leakage by

using a soap and water solution with

the fuel system test pressurized to

6--8 ounces

per

square

(10--14 inches water column). Do not

use a soap solution containing either

ammonia or chlorine because both

prevent

bubble

formation.

successful test depends on the ability

of the solution to bubble.

Hazardous Noise

CAUTION

Hazardous noise.

Can cause hearing loss.

Never operate the generator set

without a muffler or with a faulty

exhaust system.

Engine noise. Hazardous noise can

cause hearing loss. Generator sets

not equipped with sound enclosures

can produce noise levels greater than

105 dBA.

Prolonged exposure to

noise levels greater than 85 dBA can

cause permanent hearing loss. Wear

hearing protection when near an

operating generator set.

Hazardous Voltage/

Moving Parts

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

Moving parts.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Operate the generator set only when

all guards and electrical enclosures

are in place.

TP-6517 1/11

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

inch

Backfeed to the utility system can

cause property damage, severe

injury, or death.

If the generator set is used for

standby power, install an automatic

transfer switch to prevent inadvertent

interconnection

normal sources of supply.

CAUTION

Welding the generator set.

Can

cause

equipment damage.

Never weld components of the

generator

set

disconnecting the battery, controller

wiring

harness,

electronic control module (ECM).

Grounding electrical equipment.

Hazardous

voltage

severe injury or death. Electrocution

is possible whenever electricity is

present. Ensure you comply with all

applicable

codes

Electrically ground the generator set,

transfer switch, and related equipment

and electrical circuits.

main circuit breakers of all power

sources

before

equipment. Never contact electrical

leads or appliances when standing in

water or on wet ground because these

conditions

increase

electrocution.

Welding on the generator set. Can

cause severe electrical equipment

damage.

Before welding on the

generator set perform the following

steps: (1) Remove the battery cables,

negative (--) lead first. (2) Disconnect

all engine electronic control module

(ECM) connectors. (3) Disconnect all

generator set controller and voltage

regulator circuit board connectors.

(4) Disconnect the engine battery-

charging

alternator

(5) Attach the weld ground connection

close to the weld location.

standby

and

severe

electrical

without

first

and

engine

can

cause

and

standards.

Turn off the

servicing

the

risk

connections.

Connecting the battery and the

battery charger. Hazardous voltage

can cause severe injury or death.

Reconnect

the

battery

positive to positive and negative to

negative, to avoid electrical shock and

damage to the battery charger and

battery(ies).

Have

electrician install the battery(ies).

Short

circuits.

voltage/current can cause severe

injury or death. Short circuits can

cause bodily injury and/or equipment

damage.

Do not contact electrical

connections with tools or jewelry while

making

adjustments

Remove all jewelry before servicing

the equipment.

Electrical backfeed to the utility.

Hazardous backfeed voltage can

cause severe injury or death. Install

a transfer switch in standby power

installations to prevent the connection

of standby and other sources of power.

Electrical

backfeed

into

electrical system can cause severe

injury or death to utility personnel

working on power lines.

WARNING

Airborne particles.

Can

cause

severe

blindness.

Wear protective goggles and clothing

when using power tools, hand tools,

or compressed air.

Heavy Equipment

WARNING

Unbalanced weight.

Improper lifting can cause severe

injury or death and equipment

damage.

Do not use lifting eyes.

Lift the generator set using lifting bars

inserted through the lifting holes on

the skid.

Safety Precautions and Instructions

correctly,

qualified

Hazardous

repairs.

utility

injury