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Aeromaster on Ford Chassis—Body Wiring Manual
Safety Considerations—Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Always wear safety glasses and wear other
proper protective equipment (gloves, steel-
toed shoes, face shields, knee pads, hearing
protection) as appropriate to the process.
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Use safety stands and/or wheel blocks
whenever you are underneath the vehicle.
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Put the transmission in Park and set the
parking brake before working on the vehicle.
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Be sure that the ignition switch is Off unless
otherwise required by the procedure.
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Operate engines only in well-ventilated
areas.
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Keep yourself and your clothing away from
the radiator fan, belts, and any moving parts
when the engine is running.
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Keep hands and other objects clear of the
radiator fan blades. The electric fan can
start at any time even though the ignition is
Off. Disconnect the fan when working
under the hood.
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Avoid contact with hot metal parts, such as
the radiator or exhaust system.
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Do NOT smoke while working on the
vehicle.
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Always remove rings, watches, hanging
jewelry, and loose clothing before working
on a vehicle. Tie long hair securely behind
your head.
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Become familiar with all warning labels.
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Always maintain firm footing and control of
tools.
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Use only tools that are in good condition,
and use them only in the appropriate manner.
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Get help when needed to avoid injuries
caused by overexertion.
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Always be aware of the location of other
people and potential trip hazards (e.g., air
lines, electrical cords, tools).
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Utilimaster recommends that a licensed
automotive air-conditioning specialist
work on the vehicle’s air-conditioning
(HVAC) system.
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Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may
irritate eyes, nose, and throat. To remove
R-134a from the A/C system use service
equipment certified to meet the require-
ments of SAE J2210 (R-134a recycling
equipment). If accidental system dis-
charge occurs, ventilate work area
before
resuming service. Additional health and
safety information may be obtained from
refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
WARNING: Connecting unauthorized devices to the vehicle's wiring can potentially cause vehicle
malfunction, damage, fire, personal injury, and/or voiding of the warranty. Contact Utilimaster
before connecting any devices to the vehicle's wiring other than plugging into a supplied acces-
sory outlet (cigarette lighter).
As you read through the procedures, you will come across NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS.
Each one is there for a specific purpose.
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NOTES
give you additional information that will help you to complete the procedure.
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CAUTIONS
warn you against making an error that could damage the vehicle.
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WARNINGS
remind you to be careful when there is a risk of personal injury.
Below are some basic WARNINGS that you should heed when you work on the vehicle’s
body. They are not all inclusive, however, and common sense must be used when servicing vehicles.
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