Gillette Generators SPMD-2500 THRU SPMD-4000 - Manual (Page 3)

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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
SECTION 1
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
Be sure that you are completely familiar with the
safe operation of this equipment. Improper use
can cause serious or fatal injury.
GILLETTE
Generator installation and repair
procedures require specialized skills. Contact
GILLETTE service department for repairs or any
questions you may have about the safe installation
and operation of this system.
The precaution statements are general guidelines
for the safe use and operation of this generator. It is
not practical to list all unsafe conditions. Therefore, if
you use a procedure that is not recommended or not
mentioned in this manual, you must determine if it is
safe for the operator and all personnel. If there is any
question of safety, please contact GILLETTE before
attempting installations or repairs. This generator
contains high voltages. Electrical shock can cause
serious or fatal injury. Only qualified personnel
should attempt the start-up procedure or repair of
this generator.
●
Only qualified personnel with knowledge of the
safe installation, operation, and maintenance of this
generator should attempt installation, start-up,
operating, or repair procedures.
● Keep all non-qualified personnel at a safe distance
from this generator.
● Always stop generator and allow generator cool-
down before refueling, restoring oil level, or adding
to radiator coolant.
● Always stop generator before making or removing
any connections.
RESPONSIBILITY
When your generator is delivered, it becomes the
responsibility of the owner and installer to prevent
unsafe installation conditions and operation of the
generator. Some responsibilities include (but are not
limited to) the following:
● It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this
generator to ensure that this generator is correctly
installed.
● It is the responsibility of the owner of this
generator to ensure that any person operating this
generator has access to all GILLETTE manuals and
information required for the safe use and operation of
this generator.
● It is the responsibility of the owner of this
generator to ensure that any person operating this
generator has been properly trained.
● It is the responsibility of the owner of this
generator to ensure that it is properly maintained at
regular service periods.
● It is the responsibility of the owner/operator of this
generator to ensure that this installed generator fully
complies with all federal, state, and local codes.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
KEEP A COPY AT GENERATOR SITE
If you do not understand any procedure, precaution
or any safety warning statement, or any part of this
manual, contact GILLETTE or your nearest GILLETTE
representative.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Precaution Statements Used In This Manual
There are four classifications of precautionary
statements used in this manual. The most critical is a
“DANGER”
statement, then the “WARNING”
statement, followed by “CAUTION”, and the least
critical is the “NOTICE” statement. The usage of
each statement is as follows:
DANGER: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury
or death.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazard that if not avoided,
might result in minor or moderate personal injury or
damage to gen-set.
NOTICE: Indicates technical or general information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for the
generator that must be followed during installation,
operation, and maintenance of the generator, battery
(batteries), and fuel components. For ease of
reading, the following precautionary statements are
summarized in the next 3 pages and are specifically
mentioned again in some operation/installation
paragraphs, within this manual.
DANGER: Be sure that you are completely familiar
with the safe operation of this equipment. Improper