Fire Extinguisher Location; Electrical Cables And Wire-Harnesses; Electrical Storm Injury Prevention; Before Starting Genset-Engine - Vanguard CPW 125-4-S Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

If the fire grows out of control, be aware of the following risks:
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Tires on wheeled machines pose a risk of explosion as tires burn. Hot shrapnel and debris can be thrown great
distances in an explosion.
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Tanks, accumulators, hoses, and fittings can rupture in a fire, spraying fuels and shrapnel over a large area.
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Remember that nearly all of the fluids on the machine are flammable, including coolant and oils. Additionally,
plastics, rubbers, fabrics, and resins in fibreglass panels are also flammable.

Fire Extinguisher Location

Make sure that a fire extinguisher is available. Be familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher. Inspect the fire
extinguisher and service the fire extinguisher. Obey the recommendations on the instruction plate.
Mount the fire extinguisher in the accepted location per local regulations. Keep access and walkway clear; do not mount any
accessory equipment in a manner that obstructs the access or walkways.

Electrical cables and wire-harnesses

Do not bend electrical cables or wire-harnesses to a tighter radius than already installed. Do not strike electrical cables or
wire-harnesses. Do not kink electrical cables or wire-harnesses. Do not install kinked electrical cables or wire-harnesses. Do
not install damaged electrical cables or wire-harnesses.
Note: Only qualified personnel should work on electrical equipment, including electrical cables or wire-harnesses. Follow
established safety procedures when working on electrical equipment, including stopping the genset and locking out operator
controls as described in the "General Hazard Information" section above.
Replace electrical cables or wire-harnesses with the same electrical rating, properties, and specifications as the original.
Contact your dealer or Vanguard for replacement parts.
Replace electrical cables or wire-harnesses if any of the following conditions are present:
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The outer covering is chafed or cut.
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The insulation is chafed, cut, or damaged in any way.
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Signs of burning or arcing through the outer covering/insulation are present.
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The electrical cable or wire-harness has been crushed by a heavy object.
Make sure that all clamps and guards are installed correctly. During operation, this will help prevent vibration and rubbing
against other parts.

Electrical Storm Injury Prevention

When lightning is striking or threatening to strike near the vicinity of the machine, the operator should never attempt the
following procedures:
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Mount the machine.
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Dismount the machine.
If you are in the operator's station during an electrical storm, stay in the operator's station. If you are on the ground during
an electrical storm, stay away from the vicinity of the machine.

Before Starting Genset-Engine

Start the engine only from the control/distribution center's control panel. Do not short across the battery terminals and do
not short across the batteries; serious damage to the electrical system could result.
Before you move the equipment, make sure that no personnel are underneath the machine, around the machine, or on the
machine. Make sure the area is free of personnel.

Genset-Engine Starting

If a warning tag is attached to the start switch or to the other controls, do not start the genset-engine. Also, do not move any
other controls.
Check that all of the louvers on the genset compartment are free of obstructions and debris.
Move all hydraulic controls, if present, to the HOLD position before you start the engine.
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