Gillette Generators SP-1500 - Manual (Page 25)

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● Contact with battery acid will cause severe burns
to the skin and eyes.
A battery can cause an electrical shock. Before
working on a battery, follow safe procedures:
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Remove the start/stop 10 amp fuse in control
circuit.
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Remove all rings, watches, & other metal objects.
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Wear rubber gloves and boots.
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Use tools with insulated handles.
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Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of battery.
●
Disconnect the battery charger and positive
battery cable before working on battery terminals, or
replacing battery. DANGER: Never remove
protective battery connection boots, or positive
battery cord restraint, as dangerous shock conditions
may exist.
A battery can cause a chemical burn. Before working
on a battery, follow safe procedures:
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Wear full eye protection and protective clothing.
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When battery electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it
off immediately with water.
●
When battery electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush
immediately and repeatedly with water and seek
medical help.
●
Spilled electrolyte should be washed away with an
acid neutralizing product.
●
A battery can cause fire or explosion because they
emit hydrogen gas.
● Do not smoke or cause any type of flame within 30
feet from battery.
●
Discharge body static electricity from body, by
touching a grounded metal surface, before working
on battery.
BATTERIES CAN CAUSE
DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK
BATTERIES CAN CAUSE
DANGEROUS CHEMICAL BURNS
Before checking oil, always move controller selector
switch to “OFF/RESET” position, and remove 10 amp
fuse.
1) Oil Considerations: Check the oil to make sure it’s
at the proper level. Remove the oil dipstick, wipe it
clean, re-install oil dipstick, then remove it again to
check the oil level. See diagram below.
Crankcase pressure can blow hot engine oil out the
fill opening, causing severe burns. Always stop the
gen-set before removing oil dipstick or oil fill cap.
NOTE: A typical oil dip stick is shown in figure 12,
where as proper oil level should be between “Upper
Limit” and “Lower Limit” marks.
When oil level reaches “Lower
Limit” or below, add necessary oil
to bring the level up to “Upper
Limit” level on dipstick. After oil
check or oil refilling, always
replace dip stick and oil filler cap.
Check engine owners guide for
proper oil use and other possible
caution information that may be
required for each engine.
Synthetic oils are NOT recommended for
stationary standby generators.
2) Check radiator fluid level on generator sets that
are liquid cooled. The radiator was factory filled with
a 50% mixture of DE-IONIZED water and anti-
freeze. Fill radiator to full level only if level is low.
DO NOT OVERFILL ABOVE FULL LEVEL AND
NEVER USE TAP WATER WHEN REFILLING
RADIATOR. Tap water will cause eventual
calcification within radiator cooling fins, coolant
passages in engine block, water pump, engine
heaters, etc., and may cause complete engine failure.
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS)
The ATS is not of GILLETTE normal products. It is
offered as a buyer convenience providing a
complete standby power plant product. Thompson
and ASCO brands with full UL-1008 Certification are
available for Buyer selection. NOTE: It is important
BATTERIES CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
EXPLOSION
BEFORE WORKING ON BATTERY:
● Always remove 10 amp fuse in control panel.
● Always turn the “auto-off-manual” switch to off
position.
FINAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE
INITIAL START-UP
WARNING
FIGURE 12