Kohler 20-2250 kW Operation page 7

leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks.
Repair fuel systems before resuming
generator set operation.
Explosive fuel vapors can cause
severe injury or death.
additional precautions when using the
following fuels:
Gasoline—Store gasoline only in
approved red containers
marked GASOLINE.
Propane (LP)—Adequate ventilation
is mandatory. Because propane is
heavier than air, install propane gas
detectors low in a room. Inspect the
detectors per the manufacturer's
instructions.
Natural Gas—Adequate ventilation is
mandatory. Because natural gas rises,
install natural gas detectors high in a
room. Inspect the detectors per the
manufacturer's instructions.
Fuel tanks. Explosive fuel vapors
can cause severe injury or death.
Gasoline and other volatile fuels stored
in day tanks or subbase fuel tanks can
cause an explosion. Store only diesel
fuel in tanks.
Draining the fuel system. Explosive
fuel vapors can cause severe injury
or death. Spilled fuel can cause an
explosion. Use a container to catch fuel
when draining the fuel system. Wipe up
spilled fuel after draining the system.
Gas fuel leaks. Explosive fuel
vapors can cause severe injury or
death. Fuel leakage can cause an
explosion. Check the LP vapor gas or
natural gas fuel system for leakage by
using a soap and water solution with
the fuel system test pressurized to
6--8 ounces per square
(10--14 inches water column). Do not
use a soap solution containing either
ammonia or chlorine because both
prevent bubble formation. A successful
test depends on the ability of the
solution to bubble.
LP liquid withdrawal fuel leaks.
Explosive fuel vapors can cause
severe injury or death. Fuel leakage
can cause an explosion. Check the LP
liquid withdrawal gas fuel system for
leakage by using a soap and water
solution with the fuel system test
pressurized to at least
(621 kPa). Do not use a soap solution
containing either ammonia or chlorine
because both prevent
formation. A successful test depends
on the ability of the solution to bubble.
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Hazardous Noise
Take
clearly
Hazardous noise.
Can cause hearing loss.
Never operate the generator set
without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
Engine noise. Hazardous noise can
cause hearing loss. Generator sets
not equipped with sound enclosures
can produce noise levels greater than
105 dBA. Prolonged exposure to noise
levels greater than 85 dBA can cause
permanent hearing loss. Wear hearing
protection when near an operating
generator set.
Hazardous Voltage/
Moving Parts
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
opening the enclosure.
inch
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
90 psi
bubble
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
Moving parts.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Backfeed to the utility system can
cause property damage, severe
injury, or death.
If the generator set is used for
standby power, install an automatic
transfer switch to prevent inadvertent
interconnection of standby
normal sources of supply.
Grounding electrical equipment.
Hazardous voltage can
severe injury or death. Electrocution
is possible whenever electricity is
present. Ensure you comply with all
applicable codes and
Electrically ground the generator set,
transfer switch, and related equipment
and electrical circuits. Turn off the main
circuit breakers of all power sources
before servicing the equipment. Never
contact electrical leads or appliances
when standing in water or on wet
ground because these conditions
increase the risk of electrocution.
Installing the battery
Hazardous voltage can
severe injury or death.
ungrounded battery charger may
cause electrical shock. Connect the
battery charger enclosure to the ground
of a permanent wiring system. As an
alternative, install an
grounding conductor with
conductors and connect it to the
equipment grounding terminal or the
lead on the battery charger. Install the
battery charger as prescribed in the
equipment manual. Install the battery
charger in compliance with local codes
and ordinances.
Connecting the battery and the
battery charger. Hazardous voltage
can cause severe injury or death.
Reconnect the battery
positive to positive and negative to
negative, to avoid electrical shock and
damage to the battery charger and
battery(ies). Have a
electrician install the battery(ies).
Safety Precautions and Instructions
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