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Exhaust gas
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. This colour-
less and odourless gas is extremely harmful and could
lead to poisoning which could result in loss of conscious-
ness or death. The first symptoms of carbon monoxide
intoxication are as follows:
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Headache
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Throbbing temples
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Vomiting
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Fatigue and falling asleep
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Tense muscles
If you or anyone else in the vicinity of the generating set
experiences any of these symptoms, leave the area of
operation of the generating set and find fresh air. If the
symptoms persist, consult a doctor and have your gen-
erating set checked.
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Risk of electric shock
Never touch the electrical connectors when the gener-
ating set is operational. The voltage at the connector
terminals can be lethal.
Do not work on the generating set without protection:
protective goggles and gloves, insulating blankets etc.
Always disconnect the generating set and cut the cur-
rent before working on the electrical system. Isolate the
shore power supply to all the electrical circuit equip-
ment.
Ensure your clothing and skin is not damp or sweaty
when handling electrical equipment. Remove watch-
es, bracelets and jewellery when working on electrical
equipment.
Handling a capacitor that is still charged can be danger-
ous and cause electrocution.
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Risk of burns
Never touch the hot parts of the generating set or the
exhaust circuit.
An operational generating set gets very hot: the exhaust
elbow and pipe, turbocompressor, starter, oil sump, oil,
coolant in the hoses and pipes are hot and can burn.
Always check the coolant level before starting the gen-
erating set.
Fluids ejected under pressure can cause serious injury.
Release all the pressure in the circuits before removing
the caps.
Never open the coolant and oil circuit caps when the
generating set is operational and/or hot.
Never start or run the generating set when the oil fill cap
is not screwed on as hot oil could spray out.
If you come into contact with any of these fluids, consult
a doctor immediately.
If the generating set gets too hot, switch it off and dis-
connect it and wait for it to cool down before handling.
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Risk of fire
Do not smoke near the generating set and keep it away
from sources of ignition (flames or sparks) or any other
potential flammable vapour or liquid sources.
Do not run the generating set without an air filter.
Do not run the generating set in an area in which flam-
mable or explosive materials are stored or where gas is
present. Ensure there are no flammable liquids in the
engine compartment.
Immediately clean up any liquids spilled over yourself or
the floor and keep the engine compartment clean and
accessible so as to minimise the risk of fire. Be careful
as fuel can burn.
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Risk of explosion
Explosions caused by fuel vapour can cause serious
injury! Carefully follow the safety rules when filling the
fuel.
Open and ventilate the storage area of the generating
set after filling. Check that there are no fuel vapours or
leaks before starting the fan (if fitted). Switch the fan on
for 5 minutes before starting the generating set.
All fuel vapours are flammable and explosive. Be care-
ful when handling and storing fuel. Store the fuel in a
ventilated area away from sources of ignition (sparks or
flames) and out of the reach of children.
Stop the generating set before filling with fuel or lubri-
cant. Do not smoke near the generating set and keep it
away from sources of ignition (flames) when filling with
fuel and/or lubricant. Wear gloves when investigating
possible leaks.
Do not alter or damage the fuel circuit. Close the fuel
circuit whenever you work on it.
Ensure you always have an appropriate working extin-
guisher to hand.
Safety precautions
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