Chapter 2: Operating The Diesel Generator; General Main Points Of Safety During Operation; 2-1.1 Fire Prevention; 2-1.2 Exhaust Gases - Boss DY8500 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 2: OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR

2-1 General main points of safety during operation of the generator set.
In order to operate the generator set safely, please follow all the instructions provided in this
manual carefully. Failing to do so may lead to accidents and or equipment damage.
2-1.1 Fire Preventions
The proper fuel for the diesel generator set is light diesel fuel. Do no use gasoline, kerosene
and or other fuels other than light diesel fuel. Keep all flammable fuels away from the generator
as the generator may spark and ignite these gases. In order to prevent fires from occurring and
to provide enough ventilation for people and the machine, keep the diesel generator at least
1.5 meters or 5 feet away from buildings and or other equipment. Always operate your diesel
generator on a level site. If the generator is operated on an incline, the lubrication system within
the engine will not perform well and may lead to failure of the engine.
2-1.2 Prevention of Inhaling Exhaust Gases
Never inhale exhaust gases emitted by the engine. The exhaust gases contain toxic carbon
monoxide. Never operate your generator in places with poor ventilation. In order to operate
this machinery indoors, a suitable ventilation system for the building is required to draw the
poisonous exhaust gases out.
2-1.3 Prevention of Accidental Burns
Never touch the muffler and its cover when the diesel engine is running. Never touch the muffler
and cover after the diesel engine has been used, as the muffler remains hot for a good period of
time.

2-1.4 Electric Shock and Short Circuits

Never touch the generator if the generator is wet. Also never touch the generator if your hand is
wet. Never operate your generator if the weather conditions call for any type of precipitation such
as rain, snow or fog. To prevent electrical shocks, the generator should be grounded. Use a lead
to connect the grounding end of the generator to the grounding surface of choice.
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