Section 2 Generator Set Operation; Operating Area; Prestart Checklist - Kohler 38RCLA Manual

2.1 Operating Area

WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause
fainting, or death.
The exhaust
leakproof and routinely inspected.
Carbon monoxide symptoms.
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide
is a poisonous gas present in exhaust gases.
monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas
that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Carbon
monoxide poisoning symptoms include but are not limited to
the following:
D Light-headedness, dizziness
D Physical fatigue, weakness in
joints and muscles
D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms and carbon monoxide
poisoning is possible, seek fresh air immediately and remain
active. Do not sit, lie down, or fall asleep. Alert others to the
possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.
attention if the condition of affected persons does not improve
within minutes of breathing fresh air.
Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas that can cause
death if inhaled for even a short time. Avoid breathing exhaust
fumes when working on or near the generator set. Never
operate the generator set inside a building. Never operate the
generator set where exhaust gas could seep inside or be
drawn into a potentially occupied building through windows, air
intake vents, or other openings.
Carbon monoxide detectors.
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Install carbon
monoxide detectors on each level of any building adjacent to
the generator set. Locate the detectors to adequately warn the
building's occupants of the presence of carbon monoxide.
Keep the detectors operational at all times. Periodically test
and replace the carbon monoxide detectors according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
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severe nausea,
system must be
Carbon monoxide can
Carbon
Seek medical
Carbon monoxide can

Section 2 Generator Set Operation

Keep the generator set area clear. Maintain at least
0.9 m (3 ft.) of clearance on all sides of the generator
set. Verify that there are no windows, air vents, or other
openings in the building within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the
generator set exhaust outlet in any direction.
Do not locate patios, decks, play areas, or animal
shelters near the generator set. Keep items such as
lawn furniture, toys, sports equipment, and all com-
bustible materials away from the generator set ex-
haust outlet. Remind family members, children, and
visitors to use caution near the generator set.
Generator sets connected to automatic transfer
switches start automatically during exercise periods
and power outages. Some generator set compo-
nents become hot when the generator set is running
and remain hot for a time after the generator set shuts
down.

2.2 Prestart Checklist

Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the generator set.
cause severe injury or death.
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
Notice
WARNING
on the generator set.
Accidental starting can
Before working on the
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