Ensure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap to clean the safety messages. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety messages. The safety messages that are loosened could drop off of the generator set package.
Replace any safety message that is damaged or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part of the generator set package that is replaced, install a new safety message on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
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Do not operate or work on this engine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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The warning labels that may be found on the generator set package are illustrated and described.
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| Illustration 1 | g01946774 |
Side view of the enclosure for the generator set | |
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| Illustration 2 | g01825018 |
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| Illustration 3 | g01946775 |
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| Illustration 4 | g01825021 |
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| Illustration 5 | g01825026 |
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| Illustration 6 | g01941716 |
Universal Warning (1)
This safety message is located on the rear of the enclosure. This message is also located on the right side and on the left side of the terminal box.
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Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in serious injury or death. |
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Lifting the Generator Set (2)
This safety message for lifting the generator set is located on the sides of the enclosure.
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Crushing Hazard! Improper lifting could cause serious injury or death. Follow the lifting instructions in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for safe lifting procedures. |
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Automatic Starting (3)
This safety message is located on each side of the enclosure on enclosed generator sets. The safety message is also located on the rear of the enclosure. This safety message is also located on the enclosure for the breakers.
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When the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode, the engine can start at any moment. To avoid personal injury, always remain clear of the the engine when the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode. |
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Electrocution (4)
This safety message is located on the top of the generator. This safety message is also located on the left side of the enclosure, the right side of the enclosure, and on the control panel and the load panel. This message is located on each side of the terminal box.
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DANGER: Shock/Electrocution Hazard-Do not operate this equipment or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings will result in serious injury or death. |
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Do not connect generator to a utility electrical distribution system unless it is isolated from the system. Electrical feedback into the distribution system can occur and could cause personal injury or death. Open and secure main distribution system switch, or if the connection is permanent, install a double throw transfer switch to prevent electrical feedback. Some generators are specifically approved by a utility to run in parallel with the distribution system and isolation may not be required. Always check with your utility as to the applicable circumstances. |
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Hot Fluid Under Pressure (5)
The safety message for hot fluid under pressure is located on the top of the enclosure near the access cover to the coolant filler cap.
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Pressurized system! Hot coolant can cause serious burns, injury or death. To open the cooling system filler cap, stop the engine and wait until the cooling system components are cool. Loosen the cooling system pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the pressure. Read and understand the Operation and Maintenance Manual before performing any cooling system maintenance. |
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Hot Surface (6)
This safety message for hot surfaces is located on the sides of the enclosure. The safety message is located on top of the enclosure near the access cover to the coolant filler cap.
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Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or personal injury. Do not allow hot parts or components to contact your skin. Use protective clothing or protective equipment to protect your skin. |
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Electrical Shock (7)
The safety message for electrical shock is located on the control panel.
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WARNING! Shock/Electrocution Hazard! Read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could cause serious injury or death. |
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