Generator - Meridian 459 Owner's Manual

459 Motoryacht • Owner's Manual

Generator

• Use the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator.
• Leave the blowers on while the generator is running.
• Use of the blower system is NOT a guarantee that explosive fumes have been removed.
ALWAYS use the 'sniff test' to check the bilge areas for fuel vapors.
• If you smell any fuel, do NOT start the generator.
• If the generator is already running, IMMEDIATELY shut Off the generator and all
electrical accessories and investigate.
• Do NOT obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Always make sure the generator's seawater intake seacock is Open before starting the gener-
ator, and remains open during running of the generator.
• NEVER use the generator starter for more than 30 seconds.
• If the generator does not start, wait at least 30 seconds before another start attempt is made.
• After starting the generator, wait for the generator to stabilize before turning On component
breakers on the AC panel.
!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the
generator exhaust system for leaks before each use.
! WARNING!
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD!
!
DANGER!
CAUTION
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