Preface – Alpha Technologies AlphaGen 5.0kW Auxiliary Power Unit User Manual

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Preface

031-132-B0-001 Rev. A

NOTE:

Failure to follow these precautions could result in

injury or death caused by the explosion of fuel,

moving parts hazards or electrocution.

CAUTION:

This set of procedures will require the

operation of the generator and should

only be performed by qualified,
experienced personnel in a well-ventilated area.

Technicians must have easy access to a fire extinguisher at all

times.

Propane/Natural Gases are highly explosive. Use extreme caution

while handling and operating the Generator gas package and

equipment. Keep flame or spark away from Propane bottles. Do

not smoke duringassembly of gas package.

Any test equipment used in the testing of the CE Series system

must have isolated inputs to prevent shock hazards and short

circuits with the enclosure or other grounded objects.

Run Generator only in properly ventilated areas. Exhaust gasses

can be lethal. Prolonged exposure can cause nausea, headaches,

dizziness, or Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

All pipe connections must be leak tested immediately.

Output of upper air dam must be unobstructed.

Test Propane bottles MUST not come into contact with the

cabinet(s). Use a Digital Voltmeter (DVM) to ensure proper

cabinet grounding.

Test Propane bottles must remain upright at all times.

All generator grid screens, covers, and access panels on the

generator must be closed before operation. Moving parts are a

hazard.

The generator compartment fan must be operational any time gas

pressure is applied.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS