Kohler Generator Sets 20--2800 kW - Manual (Page 7)

TP-5700 7/93 III Safety Precautions and Instructions
The fuel system. Explosive fuel
vapors can cause severe injury or
death.
Vaporized fuels are highly
explosive. Use extreme care when
handling and storing fuels. Store fuels
in a well-ventilated area away from
spark-producing equipment and out of
the reach of children. Never add fuel to
the tank while the engine is running
because spilled fuel may ignite on
contact with hot parts or from sparks.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks to occur near sources of spilled
fuel or fuel vapors. Keep the fuel lines
and connections tight and in good
condition. Do not replace flexible fuel
lines with rigid lines.
Use flexible
sections to avoid fuel line breakage
caused by vibration. Do not operate the
generator set in the presence of fuel
leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks.
Repair fuel systems before resuming
generator set operation.
Explosive fuel vapors can cause
severe
injury or death. Take
additional precautions when using the
following fuels:
Gasoline—Store gasoline only in
approved red containers clearly
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.
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 inch
(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.
Hazardous Noise
Hazardous noise.
Can cause hearing loss.
Never operate the generator set
without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
CAUTION
Hazardous Voltage/
Electrical Shock
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
opening the enclosure.
(over 600 volts)
DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
servicing.
Install the barrier after
adjustments, maintenance, or
servicing.
(over 600 volts)
DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
servicing.
Install the barrier after
adjustments, maintenance, or
servicing.
(600 volts and under)
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
opening the enclosure.
(600 volts and under)
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
Moving rotor.
WARNING