There may be several specific safety messages on your generator set. The exact location and a description of the safety messages are reviewed in this section. Become familiar with all safety messages.
Ensure that all 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 the engine.
Replace any safety message that is damaged or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part of the engine that is replaced, install a new safety message on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
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Electrical backfeed into a utility's distribution system can cause property damage, severe injury, or death. Do not connect generator to a building's main switch has been used to isolate the building from the utility power system. For permanent installations, connection shall only be a double throw switch as to isolate the building from a utility power system. Consult a qualified technician for proper use and installation. Comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. |
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| Illustration 1 | g03686209 |
Left side (open generator set)
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| Illustration 2 | g03686283 |
Right side (open generator set)
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| Illustration 3 | g03693570 |
Left side view of the enclosure
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| Illustration 4 | g03686037 |
Left side view of the enclosed generator set
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| Illustration 5 | g03686053 |
View of the top of the generator set
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| Illustration 6 | g03686194 |
Right side view of the enclosure
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| Illustration 7 | g03693658 |
Right side view of the enclosed generator set
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Universal Warning (1)
The universal safety message is on the terminal box, and on both sides of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 8 | g01370904 |
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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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Automatic Starting (2)
The safety message for automatic starting is on both sides of the generator, on the sides of the terminal box, and on both sides of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 9 | g01392484 |
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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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Crush Falling Object (3)
The safety message concerning falling objects is on both sides of the terminal box, and both sides of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 10 | g01433231 |
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Crushing 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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Electrocution (4)
The safety message is on both sides of the terminal box, and on both sides of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 11 | g03430411 |
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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 Surface (5)
The safety message for hot surfaces is on the top of the enclosure group, on both sides of the radiator, and on both sides of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 12 | g01372256 |
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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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Hot Fluid Under Pressure (6)
The safety message about hot fluid under pressure is located near the radiator cap.
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| Illustration 13 | g01371640 |
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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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Electrical Shock (7)
The safety message for electrical shock is on the side of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 14 | g01372247 |
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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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