Service Manual, 20-300 kW FR II (TP-5353) - ImageEvent
Service Manual, 20-300 kW FR II (TP-5353) - ImageEvent
Service Manual, 20-300 kW FR II (TP-5353) - ImageEvent
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Safety Precautions and Instructions<br />
A generator set, like any other electromechanical<br />
device, can pose potential dangers to life and limb if<br />
improperly maintained or imprudently operated. The<br />
best way to prevent accidents is to be aware of the<br />
potential dangers and to always use good common<br />
sense. In the interest of safety, some general<br />
precautions relating to the operation of a generator set<br />
follow. Below are some general precautions relating to<br />
the operation of a generator set. SAVE THESE<br />
INSTRUCTIONS.<br />
DANGER<br />
Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that will<br />
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial<br />
property damage if the danger is ignored.<br />
WARNING<br />
Warning indicates the presence of a hazard that can<br />
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial<br />
property damage if the warning is ignored.<br />
CAUTION<br />
Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that will or<br />
can cause minor personal injury or property damage if<br />
the caution is ignored.<br />
Note communicates<br />
NOTE<br />
installation, operation, or<br />
maintenance information that is important but not<br />
hazard related.<br />
Safety decals are affixed to the generator set in<br />
prominent places to advise the operator or service<br />
technician of potential hazards. The decals are<br />
reproduced here to improve operator recognition. For a<br />
further explanation of decal information, refer to the<br />
safety precautions throughout this manual. Before<br />
operating or servicing the generator set, be sure you<br />
understand the messages of these decals. Replace<br />
decals if missing or damaged.<br />
Accidental Starting<br />
WARNING<br />
Accidental starting.<br />
Can cause severe injury or death.<br />
Disconnect battery cables before working on<br />
generator set (negative lead first and reconnect it<br />
last).<br />
Accidental starting can cause severe injury or<br />
death. Turn generator set master switch to OFF<br />
position, disconnect power to battery charger, and<br />
remove battery cables (remove negative lead first and<br />
reconnect it last) to disable generator set before working<br />
on any equipment connected to generator set. The<br />
generator set can be started by automatic transfer<br />
switch or remote start/stop switch unless these<br />
precautions are followed.<br />
Battery<br />
WARNING<br />
Sulfuric acid in batteries.<br />
Can cause severe injury or death.<br />
Use protective goggles and clothes. Battery acid can<br />
cause permanent damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat<br />
holes in clothing.<br />
<strong>TP</strong>-<strong>5353</strong> 8/94 Safety Precautions and Instructions I