Information; Safety; General; Electrical Safety - Whisper Power W-SQ25 User Manual

2 INFORMATION

2.1

SAFETY

2.1.1

General

When correctly installed
circumstances this generating set fulfils EC safety
regulations. This generating set could be part of an
installation or could be used in a way that additional
regulations of the EC or other authorities have to be taken
into account.
DANGER
Warning signs draw attention to special
warnings, instructions or procedures which, if
not strictly observed, may result in electrical
shock which will result in severe personal
injury or loss of life.
Circumstances could make it also necessary to take
additional measures. Be aware of wet conditions and
hazardous environments caused by explosive gases etc
2.1.2

Electrical safety

This warning sign indicates parts which could
be live. The voltage of 230V or 230V/400V
generated by this generating set is dangerous
and if instructions and procedures are not
strictly observed may result in electrical shock
which will result in severe personal injury or
loss of life.
Realise that people are not used to have
230V/400V available on a vehicle. Put
warning signs on wall sockets and on junction
boxes. Instruct non-regular users of the
vehicle. Warn
garages that do service on the vehicle.
•
Check all wiring at least once a year. Defects,
such as loose connections, burned cables etc.
must be repaired immediately.
•
Do not work on the electrical system if it is still
connected to a current source. Only allow
changes in your electrical system to be carried
out by qualified electricians.
•
Connection and protection must be done in
accordance with local standards.
EN / W-SQ25 for mobile applications / January 2009
and used in normal
maintenance personal of
•
Using the auto-start/stop (interval) mode the
generator can start unexpectedly. When
working on the electrical system, the 3 Amp
fuse must be removed from the control panel
and the battery plus cable must be removed
from the battery.
2.1.3

Earth insulation failures

According to local regulations and depending on the
application it could be necessary to take measures for
protection against earth insulation failures.
In the standard delivery "neutral" and "ground" are not
connected. To make a connection between "neutral" and
"ground" could be necessary as part of a specific
insulation failure protection system.
In all situations the transfer switches between
shore, inverter and generator should switch
both neutral (N) and all phase lines (L1, L2
and L3). Of course this is the case when using
a Mastervolt Mass Systemswitch.
2.1.4

Installation

Whisper generating sets are not self contained and have
to be properly installed in enclosed areas. Installation
includes measures to be taken to outlet exhaust fumes
which contain carbon monoxide and are extremely
dangerous. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible
odourless gas. Inhalation produces headache, nausea or
death. Installation includes
ventilation, safe electric connections, safe installation of
the starting battery, proper fitting of the cooling system and
fuel pipes etc. Refer to the installation manual.
Do not use the generator set when the vehicle
is inside a building or in other enclosed area's.
Be aware using the generator in wind still
conditions, when the exhaust fumes could
accumulate under, around or even in the
vehicle.
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