OM-2245 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
ITW GSE 4400 / 400 Hz. Generator Set
March 15, 2015
Safety Warnings
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3) Service and Maintenance
This equipment must be maintained in good electrical condition to avoid hazards stemming from
disrepair. Report any equipment defect or safety hazard to the supervisor and discontinue use of the
equipment until its safety has been assured. Repairs should be made by qualified personnel only.
Before inspecting or servicing this equipment, take the following precautions:
a)
Shut off all power at the battery disconnect before inspecting or servicing the equipment.
b)
Lockout the equipment at the battery disconnect switch if it is out of service.
c)
If troubleshooting must be done with the unit energized, have another person present who is trained
in turning off the equipment and providing or calling for first aid.
4) Fire and Explosion Prevention.
Fire and explosion are caused by electrical short circuits, combustible material near engine exhaust pipes,
misuse of batteries and fuel, or unsafe operating or fueling conditions.
a) Electrical Short Circuits and Overloads.
Overloaded or shorted equipment can become hot enough to cause fires by self-destruction or by
causing nearby combustibles to ignite.
b) Batteries.
Batteries may explode and/or give off flammable hydrogen gas. Acid and arcing from a ruptured
battery can cause fires and additional failures. When servicing, do not smoke, cause sparking, or use
open flame near the battery.
c) Engine
Fuel.
Use only approved fuel container or fueling system. Fires and explosions can occur if the fuel tank is
not grounded prior to or during fuel transfer. Shut unit
DOWN
before opening fuel tank cap.
DO NOT
completely fill tank, because heat from the equipment may cause fuel expansion overflow. Remove
all spilled fuel
IMMEDIATELY
, including any that penetrates the unit. After clean-up, open equipment
doors and blow fumes away with compressed air.
5) Toxic Fume Prevention.
Carbon monoxide - Engine exhaust fumes can kill and cause health problems. Pipe or vent the exhaust
fumes to a suitable exhaust duct or outdoors. Never locate engine exhausts near intake ducts of air
conditioners.
6) Bodily Injury Prevention.
Serious injury can result from contact with fans or hot spots inside some equipment. Shut
DOWN
such
equipment for inspection and routine maintenance. When equipment is in operation, use extreme care in
doing necessary troubleshooting and adjustment. Do not remove guards while equipment is operating.
