Exhaust System - Kohler 38RCLA Manual

4.5 Exhaust System

WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause
fainting, or death.
The exhaust
leakproof and routinely inspected.
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 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.
Carbon monoxide detectors.
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Install carbon
monoxide detectors on each level of the building. 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
CAUTION
Hazardous noise.
Can cause hearing loss.
Never operate the generator set
without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
Servicing the exhaust system.
severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The
engine and exhaust system components become extremely
hot during operation.
At the interval specified in the service schedule, inspect
the exhaust system components (exhaust manifold,
exhaust outlet, exhaust line, exhaust clamps, and
muffler) for cracks, leaks, and corrosion.
Exhaust System Inspection Points
Check for corroded or broken metal parts and replace
D
them as needed.
Check that the exhaust outlet is unobstructed.
D
Check the exhaust gas color. If the exhaust is blue or
D
black, contact your local authorized Kohler distributor/
dealer.
Visually inspect for exhaust leaks (blowby). Check
D
for carbon or soot residue on exhaust components.
Carbon and soot residue indicates an exhaust leak.
Seal leaks as needed.
Check that all covers and doors are undamaged, in
D
place, and locked.
Check for the installation and operation of carbon
D
monoxide (CO) detectors on each level of any
building near the generator set.
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance
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