
Natural Gas Generator Set Installation Manual-GF Series
Doc. 17855, Rel. 03/2014
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Exhaust Gases Are Deadly.The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California and some of its constitu-
ents cause cancer, birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm.
• Provide an adequate exhaust system to properly
expel discharged gases away from enclosed or
sheltered areas and areas where individuals are
likely to congregate. Visually and audibly inspect
the exhaust daily for leaks per the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that exhaust manifolds are
secured and not warped. Do not use exhaust
gases to heat a compartment.
• Be sure the unit is well ventilated.
Moving Parts Can Cause Severe Personal Injury
or Death.
• Keep your hands, clothing, and jewelry away
from moving parts.
• Before starting work on the generator set, dis-
connect the battery charger from its AC source,
then disconnect the starting batteries, negative
(-) cable first. This will prevent accidental start-
ing.
• Make sure that fasteners on the generator set
are secure. Tighten supports and clamps. Keep
guards in position over fans, drive belts, etc.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry in the vicin-
ity of moving parts, or while working on electrical
equipment. Loose clothing and jewelry can
become caught in moving parts. Jewelry can
short out electrical contacts and cause shock or
burning.
• If adjustment must be made while the unit is run-
ning, use extreme caution around hot manifolds,
moving parts, etc.
Electrical Shock Can Cause Severe Personal
Injury or Death.
• Disconnect electric power before removing pro-
tective shields or touching electrical equipment.
Use rubber insulative mats placed on dry wood
platforms over floors that are metal or concrete
when around electrical equipment. Do not wear
damp clothing (particularly wet shoes) or allow
skin surface to be damp when handling electrical
equipment.
• Use extreme caution when working on electrical
components. High voltages can cause injury or
death. DO NOT tamper with interlocks.
• Follow all applicable state and local electrical
codes. Have all electrical installations performed
by a qualified licensed electrician. Tag and lock
open switches to avoid accidental closure.
• DO NOT CONNECT GENERATOR SET
DIRECTLY TO ANY BUILDING ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM. Hazardous voltages can flow from the
generator set into the utility line. This creates a
potential for electrocution or property damage.
Connect only through an approved isolation
switch or an approved paralleling device.
General Safety Precautions
• Coolants under pressure have a higher boiling
point than water. DO NOT open a radiator or
heat exchanger pressure cap while the engine is
running. Allow the generator set to cool and
bleed the system pressure first.
• Used engine oils have been identified by some
state or federal agencies as causing cancer or
reproductive toxicity. When checking or chang-
ing engine oil, take care not to ingest, breathe
the fumes, or contact used oil.
• Keep multi-class ABC fire extinguishers handy.
Class A fires involve ordinary combustible mate-
rials such as wood and cloth; Class B fires
involve combustible and flammable liquid fuels
and gaseous fuels; Class C fires involve live
electrical equipment. (Ref. NFPA No. 10).
• Make sure that rags are not left on or near the
engine.
• Make sure the generator set is mounted in a
manner to prevent combustible materials from
accumulating under the unit.
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