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 Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
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Electrical backfeed into a utility's distribution system can cause property damage, severe injury, or death. Do not connect generator to a building's main switch has been used to isolate the building from the utility power system. For permanent installations, connection shall only be a double throw switch as to isolate the building from a utility power system. Consult a qualified technician for proper use and installation. Comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. |
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| Illustration 1 | g06009261 |
View of the Breaker box (left side of enclosure)
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| Illustration 2 | g06011084 |
Safety films on Left Side of Enclosure Exterior
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| Illustration 3 | g03875743 |
Side view of the generator set inside the enclosure (left side)
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| Illustration 4 | g06010061 |
Side view of the generator set inside the enclosure (right side)
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| Illustration 5 | g03877573 |
Top view of the enclosure
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Universal Warning (1)
This safety message is on the enclosure for the control panel.
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| Illustration 6 | g01370904 |
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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 on the sides of the enclosure and on the enclosure for the control panel.
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| Illustration 7 | 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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Electrocution (3)
This safety message is on the enclosure for the circuit breaker and also on both sides of the enclosure.
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| Illustration 8 | g01392482 |
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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 (4)
This safety message is on the top and sides of the enclosure, as well as near the exhaust, and on the aftercooler.
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| Illustration 9 | g01384734 |
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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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Crush (5)
This safety message is on the sides of enclosed generator sets. This safety message is also 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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Electrical Shock (6)
The safety message for electrical shock is on the enclosure for the control panel.
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| Illustration 11 | g01372247 |
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WARNING! Shock/Electrocution 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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No Step (7)
The safety message for do not step is on top of the enclosure near both sides.
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| Illustration 12 | g00989364 |
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Do not use this surface as a step or platform. This surface may not support additional weight or may be slippery. Serious injury or death could occur from a fall. |
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Hot Fluid Under Pressure (8)
This safety message is located by the cooling system filler cap.
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| Illustration 13 | 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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