Westerbeke 29.0 EGED 60Hz Operator's Manual page 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IRTRODUCnON
Read this safety
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carefully. Most accidents are
caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and
precautions.
Know when dangerous conditions
exist and
toke the
necessary precautions
to
protect yourself,
your
personne4 and your machinery.
The
foUowing sofety instruciions are in compliance with
the
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards.
PREVENT ELEcTRIC SHOCK
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WARNING:
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while
IIIJine/s
runlling. Lethal raltage is
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at
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• Do
not oPerate tbis machinery without electrical
enclosures and co:vers in place.
• Shut off electrical power before accessing electrical
equipment ·
• Use insulated mats whenever working on electrical
equipment
• Make
sure your
clothing and skin are
dty,
not damp
(particularly shoes) when handling electrical'equipment.
• Remove wristwatch and all jewelry when working on
electrical equipment
PREVENT BURRS- HOT ENGINE
A
WARNING:
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A IIIIJIIIng engine
gets
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• Monitor
EingiQe
-~
cooiant
ievei
at the
plastic
coolant recovery·tank and periodiCaly at the filler
atp
location on the water
jacketed exhau.<tt manifold, but only
when the
engine
is COLD.
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• In
case
of an
engine
overheat, allow the engine
to
cool
before touching
the
engine or checking
the coolant.
PREVENT BURNS-
FIRE
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• Prevent flash fires. Do not smoke or
permit
flames or
sparlcs
to
occur near the fuel injector, fuel line, filter, fuel
pump, or other potential sources of spilled fuel or fuel
vapors. Use a suitable container to catch
all fuel when
removing the fuel lines or fuel filters.
• Do not operate with the
air
cleaner/silencer removed.
Backfire can cause severe
injury
or death.
• Do not smoke
or
permit
flames
or sparks to
occur
near
the fuel system. J(eep
~compartment
and the
engine 'clean
imd
free of
debris to minimize the
chances of fire.
wq,e
up all spilled fuel and engine
oil.
• Be aware- diesel fuel will bum.
PREVENT BURNS- EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
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frllm
fuel V11J1D1S can
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• . Follow re--fueling safety instructions. Keep the vessel's
hatches closed when fueling. Open and ventilate the cabin
after fueling.
Check
below for fumes/vapor
refore
running
the blower. Run the blower per four minutes before starting
your engine.
• All fuel vapors are highly explosive. Use extreme care .
when handling and storing fuels. Store fuel in
a
well-ventilated area away from spark-producing
equipment and out of the
~h
of
children.
• Do not fill the fuel tank(s) while the ,engine while it is running.
• Shut off the fuel service Valve at the engine when servicing
the
fuel system. Take care in
catching
any fuel that might
spill. DO NOT allow any smoking, open flames,
or
other .
sources
of fire
near
the fuel system or engine when
servicing. Ensure
proper
ventilation exists when servicing
the
fuel system.
• Qo not alter or modify the fuel system.
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sure all fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
• Be certain fuel line fittings are ?dequately tightened and
free
of leaks.
• Make sure a fire extinguisher is installed nearby and is
properly maintained. Be
familiar
with
its
proper use.
Extinguishers rated ABC by
the
NFPA are appropriate
for all applications encountered in this environment.
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