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or death to utility workers due to backfeed of
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certain that normal source voltage at the
transfer switch is
ready
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around the battery for several hours after
charging. The slightest spark
gas and cause an explosion. Such an explosion
ness
storage battery mustbeproperly ventilated.
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any spark producing tools or equipment near
the battery.
automatically when NORMAL (UTIL-
source voltage is removed or is below
to be placed Into operation.
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BATTERIES
ACAUTIONI
A The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is
....
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conductive and corrosive. The following pro-
cedures are to be observed:
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ing,
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immediately with water,
o Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thor-
oughly and immediately with
medical attention, and
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an acid-neutralizing agent. A common practice
is
to use a solution of one pound (500 grams)
bicarbonate of soda to one gallon (4 liters) of
water. The bicarbonate of soda solution is to be
added until the evidence of reaction (foaming)
has ceased. The resulting liquid is to be flushed
must be properly prepared for use. Any
attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly serviced with the recommended types and quantities of engine
fluids (oil, coolant, fuel, etc.)
engine failure.
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starting
complete
information
"Maintenance,"
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and transfer switch manuals for more infor-
mation.
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....
source voltage is available to the transfer
switch and the transfer switch main contacts
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....
with automatic transfer switches will crank
and start automatically when NORMAL (UTIL-
ITY) source voltage Is removed or Is below
an
acceptable preset level.Toprevent such
automatic start-up and possible Injury to
personnel, do not connect battery cables
until certain that normal source voltage at
the transfer switch Is correct and the system
Is ready to be placed Into operation.
A Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
~gas.
This gas can form an explosive mixture
around the battery for several hours after
charging. The slightest spark can Ignite the
gas and cause
sion can shatter the battery and cause blind-
ness or other Injury. Any area that houses a
storage battery must be properly ventilated.
Do
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any spark producing tools or equipment near
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A Battery electrolyte fluid Is an extremely
....
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eyes, skin, clothing, painted surfaces, etc.
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control panel Auto-Oft-Manual switch to the "Off' position, removing the control panel fuse, turning
oft the battery charger, and removing the negative battery cable before performing any maintenance.
NOTE: The battery charger must be turned oft BEFORE removing the battery cable to prevent an
current condition from burning out sensitive control panel components and circuits. Following all
maintenance,
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NOTE: This Emission Control Warranty Statement applies only to mobile (trallerlzed) non-road diesel engine powered
generators (model year 2000) as follows: The
this statement pertains to this product only IF the generator
applicabletoCI
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MURPHY
DRIVE
under
"Generac
Warranty
and
the
the
ECS
When
the
Limited
Generac
Warranty
requesting
the
ECS
Both
Facility.
DEPARTMENT
INC.
Emission
Warranties
applies
Warranty,
and
warranty
Control
only
the
System
for
to
the
emission
the
ECS
Generac
service,
Warranty
Generac
Warranty
describe
evidence
(ECS
Power
control
shall
important
Warranty),
Systems,
systemofyour
apply
I'ights
mustbepresented
Inc.,"
except
and
in
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