General Hazards - Siemens Liquid-cooled Generators Installation Manuallines

• For safety reasons, it is recommended that the equipment be installed,
serviced and repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer or other competent,
qualified electrician or installation technician who is familiar with applicable
codes, standards and regulations. The operator must also comply with all
such codes, standards and regulations.
• Installation, operation, servicing and repair of this (and related) equipment
must always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and regulations.
Adhere strictly to local, state and national electrical and building codes.
Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) has established. Also, ensure that the generator is installed, operated
and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations. Following installation, do nothing that might render the unit
unsafe or in noncompliance with the aforementioned codes, standards, laws
and regulations.
• Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide gas, which can be DEADLY.
This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death. For that reason, adequate ventilation must
be provided. Exhaust gases must be piped safely away from any building or
enclosure that houses the generator to an area where people, animals, etc.,
will not be harmed. This exhaust system must be installed properly, in strict
compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans, and other
moving or hot parts. Never remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is
operating.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to prevent
buildup of explosive gases and to ensure correct generator operation. Do not
alter the installation or permit even partial blockage of ventilation provisions,
as this can seriously affect safe operation of the generator.
• Keep the area around the generator clean and uncluttered. Remove any
materials that could become hazardous.
• When working on this equipment, remain alert at all times. Never work on the
equipment when physically or mentally fatigued.
• Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can
stress and break parts, and may result in dangerous operating conditions
from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.

GENERAL HAZARDS