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 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 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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| Illustration 1 | g03424900 |
Right side of enclosure
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| Illustration 2 | g03654892 |
Left side of enclosure
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| Illustration 3 | g03655077 |
Rear of enclosure
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| Illustration 4 | g03655386 |
Rear of enclosure (doors open)
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| Illustration 5 | g03655246 |
Front of enclosure
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| Illustration 6 | g03432117 |
Front of enclosure (doors open)
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| Illustration 7 | g03430561 |
Left side of enclosure (with some panels removed for clarity)
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Universal Warning (1)
This safety message is located on the enclosure for the control panel.
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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)
This safety message is located on the sides of the enclosure on enclosed generator sets. This safety message is located on the sides of the generator for open generator sets. This safety message is also located on the enclosure for the control panel.
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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 (3)
This safety message is located on the sides of enclosed generator sets. This safety message is also located on the base for open generator sets.
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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)
This safety message is located on the side of the generator and on the enclosure for the circuit breaker. This safety message is also located on the side 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)
This safety message is located on the sides and the top of the enclosure, and on the radiators.
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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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Aerosol Starting Aid (6)
This safety message is positioned on the access doors for the air cleaners.
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| Illustration 13 | g01372254 |
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Explosion hazard! Do not use ether! This machine is equipped with an air inlet heater. Using ether can create explosions or fires that can cause personal injury or death. Read and follow the starting procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. |
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting" for the proper starting procedure.
Hot Surface (7)
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This safety message is located on the front and rear of the enclosure.
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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 (8)
This safety message is located near the cooling system filler caps.
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| Illustration 15 | 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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