Preventing Fires And Explosion Hazards - Kohler KD62V12A Operation And Maintenance Manual

2.5.3 Preventing fires and explosion hazards

DANGER
Fire or explosion by flammable and explosive lubricants and fuels.
Burns or explosion release will result in death or serious injury.
u Keep all caps and valves closed near the operating temperature.
u Avoid any contact of flammable and explosive operating fluids, gases or combustible mate‐
rials with any hot surface or ignition source.
u Keep the engine clean and free from accumulation of dust and flammable liquids.
u Keep the insulation free of operating fluids contamination.
u Never release operating fluids while operating the engine.
u Check the electrical system. Immediately rectify all errors, such as loose connections and
frayed cables.
u During refueling, switch off any additionally installed heater (optional).
u Lock out and tag out the engine prior to accessing to engine.
u Ensure a good ventilation while refueling or prior to accessing to the engine.
u Regularly check all lines, hoses and screw connections for leaks and damage. Immediately
rectify the leaks and replace the damaged parts.
u Smoking and open flames are forbidden in the vicinity of the engine.
u Always start the engine according to the instructions in the instructions manual of the
machinery.
DANGER
Fire or explosion by ignition of the air/gas mixture in the air intake, initiated by electrostatic
charging from insulated mounting.
Burns or explosion release will result in death or serious injury.
u Ground every component potentially electrically insulated from the engine, especially the
turbocharger.
Information
According to local regulations, the manufacturer of the specific application is responsible for
designing adapted fire protection system.
Information
Engines provided by KOHLER are not intended to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres
according to Directive 2014/34/EC.
KD62V12A 33521061401_1_1 EN_US
2023-10
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