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 Cat dealer can provide new safety messages.
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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 Cat 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. |
One of these safety messages is on each side of the terminal box. The safety message is also on the left and right side of the engine on the valve covers near the front of the engine. The messages are also located near the rear of the engine. This message is also on the lower right front face of the MPD control panel. This message is on the left and right side of the dosing cabinet.
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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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This safety message is on both sides of the engines on valve cover bases.
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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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This safety message is on the oil cooler and both sides of the radiator. The message is also on the crankcase cover on the left side of the engine and on both sides of the barrel of the generator.
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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. |
Vapor Explosion (Oil Filter) (4)
This message is on the end of the oil filter housing.
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Warning: Vapor Explosion. May cause serious injury or death. Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual before conducting any maintenance on the oil filter. |
Canadian Standards Association (5)
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If applicable, this safety message is on the right side on the barrel of the generator.
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Separate protection and control must be provided in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, part 1. |
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One safety message is on each side of the terminal box. This message is also on the right and left side of the dosing cabinet.
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Do not connect the 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 the main distribution switch, or if the connection is permanent, install a double throw 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 for the applicable circumstances. |
The safety message for automatic starting is on the sides of the terminal box.
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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. |
Lifting the Product (Not Including the Radiator) (If Equipped) (8)
One safety message is on each side of the terminal box.
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Before lifting the product, read this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Product Lifting" in the Operation Section. If improper equipment is used to lift the product, injury and damage can occur. Use cables which are properly rated for the weight. Use a spreader bar and attach the cables according to the information on the safety message. |
Lifting the Product (Including the Radiator) (If Equipped) (9)
One safety message is on each side of the terminal box.
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Before lifting the product, read this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Product Lifting" in the Operation Section. If improper equipment is used to lift the product, injury and damage can occur. Use cables which are properly rated for the weight. Use a spreader bar and attach the cables according to the information on the safety message. |