Westerbeke 10.0 BEG Operator's Manual page 6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ACCIDENTAL STARTING
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WARNING:
Accidental starting can cause injury
or death!
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Turn OFF the DC breaker on the control panel o!
~
the
unit's
battery
selector switch to
OFF
before semcmg
the.
engine.
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Make certain all personnel are clear of the engine before
starting.
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Make certain all covers, guards, and hatches are
re-installed before starting the engine.
BATIERY EXPLOSION
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WARNING:
Battery explosion can cause injury
or death!
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Do not smoke or allow an open flame near the battery
being serviced. Lead acid batteries
~mi~
hydrogen,
~
highly explosive gas, which can be 1gmted by
elec~:?cal
arcing or by lit tobacco products. Shut
o~
all
el~cal
equipment in the vicinity to prevent electrical arcmg
during servicing.
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Never connect the negative (-) battery cable to the
positive (
+)
connection terminal of the starter
solenoi~.
Do not test the battery condition by shorting the terminals
together. Sparks could ignite battery gases or fuel vapors.
Ventilate any compartment containing batteries to prevent
accumulation of explosive gases. To avoid sparks, do not
disturb the battery charger connections while the battery
is being charged.
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Avoid contacting the terminals with tools, etc., to prevent
burns or sparks that could cause an explosion. Remove
wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before handling
the battery.
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Always
turn
the battery charger off before disconnecting
the battery connections. Remove the negative lead first
and reconnect it last when servicing the battery.
BATTERY ACID
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WARNING:
Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause
severe injury or death!
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When servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte
level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye
protection. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is
destructive. If it comes in contact with your skin, wash
it off at once with water. Acid may splash on the skin or
into the eyes inadvertently when removing electrolyte
caps.
TOXIC EXHAUST GASES
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WARNING:
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas!
11 Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel gases
discharged from the engine. Check the exhaust system:
regularly for leaks and make sure the exhaust manifold/
water-injected elbow is securely attached.
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Be sure the unit and its surroundings are well ventilated.
Run blowers when running
the
gep.erator set or engine.
11
Do not run the generator set or engine unless the b?at is
equipped with a functioning marine carbon monoXIde
detector that complies with ABYC A-24. Consult your
boat builder or dealer for installation of approved
detectors.
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For additional information, refer to ABYC TH-22
(educational information on Carbon Monoxide).
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WARNING:
Carbon monoxide (CO) Is an invisible
odorless gas. Inhalation produces Ru·like symptoms,
nausea or death!
11
Do not use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems.
Diesel fumes can rapidly destroy copper tubing in exhaust
systems. Exhaust sulfur causes rapid deterioration of
copper tubing resulting in exhaust/water leakage.
11 Do not install exhaust outlet where exhaust can be
drawn
through portholes, vents, or air conditioners. If the engine
exhaust discharge outlet is near the waterline, water could
enter the exhaust discharge outlet apd close or restrict the
flow of exhaust. Avoid overloading the craft.
11
Although diesel engine exhaust gases are not as toxic as
exhaust fumes from gasoline engines, carbon monoxide
gas is present in diesel exhaust
fum~. s~
of. the
symptoms or signs of carbon monoXIde inhalation or
poisoning are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Inability to think coherently
Throbbing in temples
Muscular twitching
Nausea Weakness and sleepiness
AVOID MOVING PARTS
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WARNING:
Rotating parts can cause injury
or death!
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Do not service
the
engine while it is running. If a
situation arises in which it is absolutely necessary to
make operating adjustments, use extreme care to avoid
touching moving parts and hot exhaust system
components.
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