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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

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