General Advice - SDMO SD 6000 TE-2 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

1.3.1 Warnings
You are likely to encounter several warning symbols in this manual.
This symbol indicates a definite risk to the health and life of people. Not following this instruction may seriously
affect the health of people or prove fatal.
Danger
This symbol draws attention to the potential risk to the health and life of people. Not following this instruction may
seriously affect the health of people or prove fatal.
Warning
This symbol indicates a dangerous situation if the warning is not heeded.
Not following this instruction could result in non-serious injury or damage.
Warning

1.3.2 General advice

One of the fundamental safety considerations is observation of the interval between maintenance procedures (see maintenance
schedule). Furthermore, never attempt to carry out repairs or maintenance procedures without the necessary experience and/or tools.
When you take delivery of your generating set, check that it is complete and not damaged in any way. A generating set should be
handled gently, avoiding sudden movements, and the place where it is to be stored or used should be carefully prepared beforehand.
Before use, it is essential that you know how to stop the generating set immediately and that you thoroughly
understand all the controls and operations.
Warning
Never let other people use the generating set without giving them all necessary instructions beforehand.
Never let children touch the generating set, even when it is not in operation. Do not operate the generating set near animals (as it
could cause them to panic).
Never start the motor without an air filter or exhaust.
Never invert the positive and negative battery terminals (if fitted) when connecting them. Such an inversion can lead to severe damage
to the electrical equipment.
Never cover the generating set with any type of material while it is in operation or just after it has been turned off. Wait until the
motor is cold.
Never coat the generating set with oil in an attempt to protect it from corrosion. Some preservative oils are flammable. Also, some are
dangerous to inhale.
In all cases, respect the local regulations currently in place concerning the use of generating sets.
1.3.3 Safety guidelines to prevent electrocution
While they are in operation, generating sets produce electric current.
Connect the generating set to earth each time you use it, in order to prevent electrocution.
Danger
Never touch stripped cables or disconnected connectors. Never handle a generating set with wet hands or feet. Never expose the
equipment to liquid splashes or rainfall, and do not place it on wet ground. Always keep the electrical cables and the connections in
good condition.
Do not use equipment in a poor state of repair which could lead to electrocution or damage to the equipment.
Use a differential protection device between the generating set and the appliances if the cable or cables used are more than 1 metre in
length. This device must be positioned at a maximum distance of 1 metre from the generating set electrical sockets. Use flexible,
durable cables, with rubber sheathing, conforming to the IEC 60245-4 standard or equivalent cables. Do not connect the generating
set to other power sources, such as the mains. In specific cases where there is provision for a reserve connection to existing electrical
networks, this must only be carried out by a qualified electrician, who should take the operating differences of the equipment into
account, according to whether the public distribution network or generating set is being used.
Special circuit breakers designed for use with generating sets are used to prevent electrocution. If these circuit breakers need to be
replaced, circuit breakers with identical nominal ratings and specifications must be used.