Ensure that all of the safety signs are legible. Clean the safety signs or replace the safety signs if the words cannot be read or if the pictures are not visible. When the safety signs are cleaned, use a cloth, water, and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety signs. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety signs.
Replace any damaged safety signs or missing safety signs. If a safety sign is attached to a part of the engine that is replaced, install a new safety sign on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety signs.
The safety messages may look like Type 1 or Type 2.
Type 1
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| Illustration 1 | g00902610 |
Operation (1)
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| Illustration 2 | g00306265 |
One safety message is located on the outside of the door of the control panel.
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Do not operate or work on this engine or generator set unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Emergency Stop Button (2)
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| Illustration 3 | g00305896 |
One safety message is located on the outside of the door of the control panel.
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Always operate this unit with the vandal door open. Operating the unit with the vandal door closed restricts access to the emergency stop button and could result in injury or death. |
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Coolant Pressure / Hot Surface (3)
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| Illustration 4 | g00107971 |
One safety message is located near the top of the radiator on the front and on the rear.
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The coolant is hot and the coolant is under pressure. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the procedure to follow when you check the radiator. |
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Lifting (4)
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| Illustration 5 | g00524148 |
The lifting label is located on the base near the lifting holes.
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Improper lift rigging can allow unit to tumble causing injury and damage. |
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1. Use an adequate spreader bar as described in the lifting label. The center of gravity is above the base lifting points.
2. Attach four properly rated chains from the base lifting holes to the spreader bar.
3. Adjust the chain lengths in order to position the spreader bar over the center symbol for level lift.
4. Use a single point center lift arch and use a 5N-2171 instruction film when the film is present.
Improper Jumper Cable Connections (5)
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| Illustration 6 | g00897261 |
The warning label for the battery is installed on the side of the engine or in a visible location near the battery. If batteries are located on both sides of the package, the warning label is located on both sides of the package.
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IMPROPER JUMPER CABLE CONNECTIONS CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. BATTERIES MAY BE LOCATED IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS. WHEN USING JUMPER CABLES, ALWAYS CONNECT POSITIVE (+) CABLE TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL OF BATTERY CONNECTED TO STARTER SOLENOID AND NEGATIVE (-) CABLE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE TO STARTER NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL (IF MACHINE NOT EQUIPPED WITH STARTER NEGATIVE TERMINAL, CONNECT TO ENGINE BLOCK.) FOLLOW PROCEDURE IN THE OPERATION MANUAL. |
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Type 2
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| Illustration 7 | g02275945 |
View of the right side of a 3306B Generator Set (6) Universal Warning (7) Crush Hazard (8) Hot Surface (9) Auto Start (10) Shock Hazard | |
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| Illustration 8 | g02275953 |
View of the left side of a 3306B Generator Set (6) Universal Warning (7) Crush Hazard (8) Hot Surface (9) Auto Start (10) Shock Hazard | |
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| Illustration 9 | g02277918 |
Rear view of a 3306B Generator Set (8) Hot Surface (9) Auto Start | |
Universal Warning (6)
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| Illustration 10 | g01370904 |
One safety message is located on the right side of the generator control box. One safety message is located on the left side of the generator control box.
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Do not operate or work on this engine or generator set unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Crushing Hazard (7)
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| Illustration 11 | g01024607 |
One safety message is located on the right side of the generator control box. One safety message is located on the left side of the generator control box.
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Improper lifting of the engine during removal or installation could cause a crushing hazard which may result in injury or death. Read and understand the Service Module before removing or installing the engine. |
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Hot Surface (8)
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| Illustration 12 | g01384734 |
One safety message is located on the right side of the barrel of the generator. One safety message is located on the left side 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. |
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Auto Start (9)
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| Illustration 13 | g01392484 |
One safety message is located on the right side, left side, and rear of the generator control 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. |
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Shock (10)
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| Illustration 14 | g01392482 |
One safety message is located on the right side, the left side, and the rear of the generator control box.
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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. |