Mandatory Action - Yamaha NPS 4500 Owner's Manual

PROHIBITION
A.5 Do not attempt to service or repair Generator:
• Unless you are mechanically knowledgeable and experienced or are being supervised
by a qualified technician
• When physically tired or mentally weary
• If alcohol has been consumed within previous twenty-four (24) hour period
• If drugs have been consumed or administered, including prescription drugs which in
any way alter normal physical functioning or mental capacity with-in previous twenty-
four (24) hour period
• While smoking
• If children or pets are in close proximity to service or maintenance area
• While wearing jewelry on hands, wrists or around neck
• While wearing loose clothing which could fall into or be caught by moving parts in, or
around Generator
• While Generator is running

MANDATORY ACTION

A.6 Required prior to commencement service or maintenance:
• Locate and keep multi-class ABC fire extinguishers within reach of RV and readily
available at all times
• Determine, locate and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for
Generator service and maintenance, including but not limited to safety glasses, as
required by NPS
• Verify negative (-) battery cable is disconnected at the battery (or batteries), prior to
preforming maintenance. Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first and
only reconnect it after maintenance or repairs have been fully completed to prevent
unplanned starting or arcing while working on the Generator
• Locate and identify all moving parts including fans, belts, pulleys, hinged covers,
etc., to raise awareness of potential hazard areas in and around the Generator
• When working in an enclosed space, locate and verify operational carbon monoxide
and smoke detector(s) in the service area
A. Safety
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