Kohler 3APU-HC Manual page 6

Exhaust System
WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe nausea, fainting,
or death.
The exhaust system must be
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 unless the exhaust gas is piped
safely outside. Never operate the
generator set where exhaust gas could
accumulate and seep back inside a
potentially occupied building or vehicle.
Do not obstruct the exhaust outlet when
parking your vehicle. The exhaust gases
must discharge freely to prevent carbon
monoxide from deflecting into the vehicle.
Carbon monoxide symptoms.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas present in
exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless, colorless,
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:
•
Light-headedness, dizziness
•
Physical fatigue, weakness in
joints and muscles
•
Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate or speak
clearly, blurred vision
•
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. Seek
medical attention if the condition of
affected persons does not improve
within minutes of breathing fresh air.
THIS MANUAL IS PROPRIETY OF
Inspecting the exhaust system.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death. For the
safety of the vehicle's occupants, install
a carbon monoxide detector. Never
operate the generator set without a
functioning carbon monoxide detector.
Inspect the detector before each
generator set use.
Installing the exhaust tail pipe.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death. Install the
exhaust system tail pipe to prevent the
drawing of discharged exhaust gases
into the vehicle interior through windows,
doors, air conditioners, and other
openings. Do not use flexible tail piping
because it could crack and allow lethal
exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.
Fuel System
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
The fuel system. Explosive fuel
tasteless,
vapors can cause severe injury or
death. Vaporized fuels are highly
explosive. Use extreme care when
handling and storing fuels. Store fuels in
a well-ventilated area away from spark-
producing equipment and out of the
reach of children. Never add fuel to the
tank while the engine is running because
spilled fuel may ignite on contact with hot
parts or from sparks.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks to occur near sources of spilled
fuel or fuel vapors. Keep the fuel lines
and connections tight and in good
condition. Do not replace flexible fuel
lines with rigid lines. Use flexible sections
to avoid fuel line breakage caused by
vibration. Do not operate the generator set
in the presence of fuel leaks, fuel
accumulation, or sparks. Repair fuel
systems before resuming generator set
operation.
- ALL FORMS OF REPRODUCTION, PARTIAL OR OTHERWISE, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Safety Precautions and Instructions
WARNING
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Draining the fuel system. Explosive
fuel vapors can cause severe injury
or death. Spilled fuel can cause an
explosion. Use a container to catch fuel
when draining the fuel system. Wipe up
spilled fuel after draining the system.
Hazardous Noise
WARNING
Hazardous noise.
Can cause hearing loss.
Never operate the generator set
without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
Engine noise. Hazardous noise can
cause hearing loss. Generator sets
not equipped with sound enclosures
can produce noise levels greater than
105 dBA. Prolonged exposure to noise
levels greater than 85 dBA can cause
permanent hearing loss. Wear hearing
protection when near an operating
generator set.
TP-6576 12/07b