Burn Prevention; Induction System; Dispose Of Waste Properly - Perkins XGA 1600 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Safety Section

Burn Prevention

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A vacuum cleaner that is equipped with a high
efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) can also be
used.
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Use exhaust ventilation on permanent machining
jobs.
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Wear an approved respirator if there is no other
way to control the dust.
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Comply with applicable rules and regulations
for the work place. In the United States, use
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requirements. These OSHA requirements
can be found in "29 CFR 1910.1001".
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Obey environmental regulations for the disposal
of asbestos.
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Stay away from areas that might have asbestos
particles in the air.

Dispose of Waste Properly

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Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the
environment. Potentially harmful fluids should be
disposed of according to local regulations.
Always use leakproof containers when you drain
fluids. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a
drain, or into any source of water.
Burn Prevention
Do not touch any part of an operating engine
system. Allow the engine system to cool before any
maintenance is performed.
Relieve all pressure in the following systems,
hydraulic system, lubrication system, fuel system,
and the coolant system before the related items are
disconnected.
After the engine has stopped, you must wait for 10
minutes in order to allow the pressure to be purged
from the high-pressure lines before any service or
repair is performed on the engine lines.
Allow the pressure to be purged in the air system, in
the hydraulic system, in the lubrication system, or
in the cooling system before any lines, fittings, or
related items are disconnected.

Induction System

Sulfuric Acid Burn Hazard may cause serious per-
sonal injury or death.
The exhaust gas cooler may contain a small
amount of sulfuric acid. The use of fuel with sul-
fur levels greater than 15 ppm may increase the
amount of sulfuric acid formed. The sulfuric acid
may spill from the cooler during service of the
engine. The sulfuric acid will burn the eyes, skin
and clothing on contact. Always wear the appro-
priate personal protective equipment (PPE) that
is noted on a material safety data sheet (MSDS)
for sulfuric acid. Always follow the directions for
first aid that are noted on a material safety data
sheet (MSDS) for sulfuric acid.
Coolant
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When the engine is at operating temperature, the
engine coolant is hot. The coolant is also under
pressure. The radiator and all lines to the heaters or
to the engine contain hot coolant.
Any contact with hot coolant or with steam can cause
severe burns. Allow cooling system components to
cool before the cooling system is drained.
Check that the coolant level after the engine has
stopped and the engine has been allowed to cool.
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Ensure that the filler cap is cool before removing the
filler cap. The filler cap must be cool enough to touch
with a bare hand. Remove the filler cap slowly in
order to relieve pressure.
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Alkali can
cause personal injury. Do not allow alkali to contact
the skin, the eyes, or the mouth.
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