Industrial Generator Sets - Kohler Power

1 Industrial Generator SetsModels:20--400 kWAlternators:Fast-ResponsetII (Permanent Magnet Alternator)TP-6353 3/12bServiceEngineexhaustfromthisproduct containschemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifo rniatocausecancer,birthdefects, Proposition field-installed kit numbers after installing the product identification numbers from thegeneratorsetnameplate(s).ModelDesigna tionSpecificationNumberSerialNumberAcces soryNumber AccessoryDescriptionControllerIdentifica tionRecordthecontrollerdescriptionfromth egeneratorsetoperationmanual,specsheet, the product identification information from 3 20--400 TroubleshootingAlternator, TroubleshootingAlternator, 3/124 Notes5 SafetyPrecautionsandInstructionsTP-6353 3/12 SafetyPrecautionsandInstructionsIMPORTAN T SAFETY equipment.

2 Including Generator sets , transferswitches,switchgear,andaccessori es,can cause bodily harm and poselife-threatening danger whenimproperly installed, operated, ormaintained. To prevent accidents beaware of potential dangers and actsafely. Read and follow all safetyprecautions and instructions . : Danger,Warning,Caution, indicates the presence of ahazard thatwill cause severepersonal injury, death,orsubstantial property indicates the presence of ahazard thatcan cause severepersonal injury, death,orsubstantial property indicates the presence of ahazard thatwillorcan cause minorpersonal injuryorproperty communicates installation,operation,ormaintenanceinfo rmationthat is safety related but not service technician to thispublication to improve operatorrecognition.

3 Replace missing on the Generator the negative (--) lead firstwhen disconnecting the (--) the Generator starting can causesevere injury or on the Generator set orconnected equipment, disable thegeneratorsetasfollows: (1)MovethegeneratorsetmasterswitchtotheO FFposition. (2)Disconnectthepowertothe battery charger. (3)Remove thebattery cables, negative (--) lead the negative (--) lead lastwhenreconnectingthebattery. Followtheseprecautionstopreventstartingo fthe Generator set by an automatictransfer switch, remote start/stopswitch, protective goggles andclothing.

4 Battery acid may in the battery electrolyte is a dilutedsulfuric acid. Battery acid can cause blindness and burnskin. Alwayswearsplashproofsafetygoggles, rubber gloves, and bootswhen servicing the battery. Do notopen a sealed battery or mutilate eyes or on the skin, immediatelyflushtheaffectedarea for15minuteswith large quantities of clean eye contact. Never add acid to abattery after placing the battery inservice, SafetyPrecautionsandInstructionsTP-6353 3/12 Battery acid cleanup. Battery acidcan cause severe injury or acid is electrically conductiveand corrosive.

5 Add 500 g (1 lb.) ofbicarbonateofsoda(bakingsoda)toacontai nerwith4L(1gal.)ofwaterandmixtheneutrali zingsolution. Pourtheneutralizing solution on the spilledbattery acid and continue to add theneutralizing solution to the spilledbattery acid until all evidence of achemical reaction (foaming) hasceased. Donotsmokeorpermitflamesorsparkstooccurn earabatteryatanytime,particularlywhenit is charging. Do not dispose of abatteryinafire. Topreventburnsandsparksthatcouldcauseane xplosion,avoid touching the battery terminalswith tools or other metal Dischargestaticelectricityfrom your body before touchingbatteries by firsttouching ,donotdisturbthebatterychargerconnection swhilethebatteryis charging.

6 Always turn the batterycharger off before disconnecting thebattery connections. Ventilate thecompartments containing batteries toprevent accumulation of short circuits. Explosioncan cause severe injury or circuits can cause bodily injuryand/or equipment the battery beforegenerator set installation ormaintenance. Remove all jewelrybefore servicing the equipment. Usetoolswithinsulatedhandles. Removethe negative (--) lead first whendisconnectingthebattery. Reconnectthe negative (--) lead last whenreconnecting the battery.

7 Neverconnectthenegative(--)batterycablet othepositive(+)connectionterminalofthest artersolenoid. Donottestthebattery condition by shorting not smoke or permit flames A flashfire can cause severe injury ,fuelline,fuelfilter,fuelpump, fuels in an approved containerwhen removing the fuel line not operate the materials. A fire cancause severe injury or set engine fuels and fuelvapors are flammable and these materials carefully tominimize the risk of fire or a fully charged fire for electrical fires or asrecommendedbythelocalfirecodeoran authorized agency.

8 Train allpersonnel on fire extinguisheroperation and fire cause severe nausea,fainting, exhaust system must set operation. Carbonmonoxide can cause severenausea, fainting, or is an odorless, colorless,tasteless, nonirritating gas that cancausedeathifinhaledforevenashorttime. Avoid breathing exhaust fumeswhenworkingonornearthegeneratorset. Never operate the Generator setinside a building unless the exhaustgas is piped safely outside. Neveroperate the Generator set whereexhaust gas could accumulate monoxide , fainting, or , colorless, tasteless,nonirritatinggasthatcancausede athifinhaledforevenashorttime.

9 Carbonmonoxidepoisoningsymptomsincludebu tarenotlimitedtothefollowing:DLight-head edness,dizzinessDPhysicalfatigue,weaknes sinjointsandmusclesDSleepiness,mentalfat igue,inabilitytoconcentrateorspeakclearl y,blurredvisionDStomachache,vomiting,nau seaIfexperiencinganyofthesesymptomsand carbon monoxide poisoning ispossible, seek fresh air immediatelyandremainactive. Donotsit,liedown,or fall asleep. Alert others to thepossibility of carbon monoxidepoisoning. Seek medical attention 3 extreme care when handling,storing, fuel system.

10 Explosive fuelvapors can cause severe injury fuels are highlyexplosive. Use extreme care whenhandlingandstoringfuels. Storefuelsinawell-ventilatedareaawayfrom spark-producingequipmentandoutofthereach ofchildren. Neveraddfueltothe tank while the engine is runningbecause spilled fuel may ignite oncontact with hot parts or not smoke or permit flames orsparkstooccurnearsourcesofspilledfuelo rfuelvapors. Keepthefuellinesand connections tight and in goodcondition. Donotreplaceflexiblefuellines with rigid lines.