Risks Related To Electrical Networks; Dangers Presented By Electric Currents (First Aid) - SDMO RENTAL POWER R550C2 User And Maintenance Manual

1.3.5 Risks related to electrical networks

 The electrical equipment supplied with the generating set complies with standard NF C15.100 (France), or with the standards of the
countries in question.
 The earth connection must be installed in accordance with the standards in force in each country in question, and with the neutral
system sold.
 Read the manufacturer's identification plate carefully. The values for voltage, power, current and frequency are shown. Check that
these values match the supply use.
 Never accidentally touch stripped cables or loose connections.
 Never handle a generating set with wet hands or feet.
 Maintain electrical wires and connections in good condition. Using equipment in poor condition can lead to electrocution and
damage to equipment.
 Always disconnect the power to the equipment or facility (generating set voltage, battery voltage and network voltage) before any
operation.
 The electrical connections must be made in accordance with current standards and regulations in the country of use.
 Do not use faulty, poorly insulated or provisionally connected wires.
 Never reverse the positive and negative terminals on batteries when connecting them. This could cause severe damage to the
electrical equipment. Follow the wiring diagram supplied by the manufacturer.
 The generating set should not be connected to any other power sources, such as the mains supply network. In specific cases
where there is to be a connection to existing electrical networks, this must only be installed by a qualified electrician, who should
take the operating differences of the equipment into account, according to whether the mains supply network or generating set is
being used.
 Protection against electric shocks is ensured by an assembly of specific equipment. If this needs to be replaced, it should be by
components with identical nominal values and specifications.
 If the protective plates (blanking covers) need to be removed to route cables, the protector (blanking cover) must be refitted when
the operations are finished.
 Due to high mechanical stresses, use only strong flexible wiring with rubber sheathing, compliant with IEC 245-4, or equivalent
wiring.

1.3.6 Dangers presented by electric currents (first aid)

First aid
In the event of an electric shock, shut off the power immediately and activate the
emergency stop on the generating set or lighting column. If the voltage has not yet
been cut off, move the victim out of contact with the live conductor as quickly as
possible. Avoid direct contact both with the live conductor and the victim's body. Use
a dry plank of wood, dry clothes or other non-conductive materials to move the victim
away. The live wire may be cut with an axe. Take great care to avoid the electric arc
that will be generated by this.
Begin emergency procedures
Resuscitation
If breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration at once in the same place the accident took place unless the victim or operator's life
could be endangered by this.
In the event of cardiac arrest, carry out cardiac massage.
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