WEICHAI GENSET OPERATING MANUAL
safety tips
Before starting the generator set,
the operator must read the Manual
carefully to get familiar with the
equipment. Only correct operation and
maintenance can realize safe and
effective running of the equipment. The
cause of many accidental injuries is
usually the failure to comply with the
basic safety regulations. The generator
set can only be operated by a
professionally trained electrician. The
following content is to remind operation
and maintenance personnel of possible
dangerous conditions:
1. An electric shock will cause death or
severe injuries to an operator
1.1 The generator set housing must
be grounded to prevent live housing
from risking the operator's personal
safety. Each Weichai generator set is
designed with a safe grounding system,
and customers only need to install the
system as per the local electricity
regulations.
2. A fire will cause death or severe
injuries to an operator
2.1 Smoke and fire are forbidden in
the generator set room. Both the batter
and fuel of the set are flammable.
Particularly, when a lead-acid battery is
being charged, it will generate explosive
hydrogen, which will cause an explosion
if contact with an electric arc or spark,
leading to loss of lives or personal
injuries.
2.2 When the set is running or is in
a hot state, please do not add fuel in the
fuel tank. It is very dangerous if the fuel
contacts with hot diesel engine block
and exhaust pipe.
3. A rotating part may cause death or
injuries to an operator
3.1 Each rotating part, such as
flywheel, fan and charging alternator, of
the generator set shall be equipped with
a protective cover, and shall be checked
regularly for the tightening condition;
1.2 It is prohibited to open the
alternator cover while set is in running
condition. It may cause electric shock
leading loss of lives or personal injuries.
1.3 When an operator checks or
repairs the equipment line, the air switch
shall be opened, and the set shall be shut
down. Otherwise, an electric shock may
be cause leading loss of lives or personal
injuries.
1.4 Do not wear damp clothing
(especially shoes) while handling e any
electrical fault.
3.2 Do not get close to any rotating
part when you wear loose clothes
because loose clothes may be drawn in
the rotating part, leading to death or
injuries of the operator;
3.3 When the generator set is
running, keep your hands away from any
rotating part.
4. A hot component may cause injuries
to an operator
4.1 It is prohibited to open the
radiator cover when the set is running
and during a certain period after the set
is shut down because hot liquid splash
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