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Accidental starting
Accidental starting can cause serious injury and even
death!
Disconnect the battery before working on the generat-
ing set.
Ensure no one is alongside the generating set or work-
ing on the set before starting it.
Ensure all the protection mechanisms are in place be-
fore starting the generating set.
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Risk of battery explosion
A battery explosion can cause serious injury and even
death!
Do not smoke near the batteries and keep them away
from sources of ignition (flames or sparks). They pro-
duce hydrogen which could ignite or explode on contact
with an electrical arc or a flame. Switch off all electrical
appliances in the vicinity when you are working on the
batteries. Ensure the battery storage compartment is
corrected ventilated.
Avoid touching the battery terminals with metal tools so
that no sparks are created which could cause an ex-
plosion. Remove your rings, bracelets and necklaces
before handing the batteries.
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Battery acid
The acid in batteries can cause serious injury and even
death!
When servicing the batteries, wear protective gloves
and goggles. Batteries contain sulphuric acid which is
highly corrosive.
Acid can spurt from batteries when they are handled.
If the acid comes into contact with the skin, rinse thor-
oughly in fresh water and consult a doctor.
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Exhaust gas
Ensure the exhaust circuit correctly expels the gas pro-
duced by the generating set.
Regularly check that the exhaust circuit is free of leaks
and that the exhaust elbow is correctly affixed.
Operate the generating set in a well aerated and ven-
tilated area away from other people. Run the fan when
the generating set is operational.
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Rotating parts
Rotating parts can be extremely dangerous and cause
serious injury and even death!
Do not work on the generating set when it is operational.
If work on the engine when running is absolutely neces-
sary, do not touch any hot or rotating parts.
Baggy clothing, hair or objects could be pulled in and/or
caught and cause serious injury or substantial property
damage.
Do not wear bracelets, necklaces or rings when working
on a generating set.
Check that the bolts and screws are properly tightened
and that the protection mechanisms are in place.
Do not check the fluid levels or tension of the alternator
belt when the generating set is operational.
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Lifting the generating set
To lift the generating set, use the hoisting eyes on the
appliance.
Always check the robustness and overall condition of
the lifting equipment. Use suitable gear (cables, beams,
machines, etc.) to lift your generating set. Check that
your gear is capable of lifting the set.
Lifting cables and chains must be able to move parallel
to each other.
Do not forget that any additional equipment mounted on
the generating set could alter its centre of gravity. When
lifting the set, it should remain as parallel as possible to
the ground.
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Maintenance and spare parts
Nanni Diesel engines are designed to meet the different
emission standards while delivering maximum service
life and reliability.
Regularly servicing and replacing parts with original
Nanni Diesel parts will ensure the generating set con-
tinues to function optimally.
These parts can be ordered from all Nanni Diesel deal-
ers throughout the world.
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Chemical products
The different fluids used to run the generating set are a
health hazard.
Carefully read the instructions on the packaging of
these products and always check that the ventilation in
the hold space is adequate.
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