Fire Prevention

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To reduce the chance of a fire, be sure to follow these important procedures:

• IMPORTANT: Review “In Case of Fire” procedure for chassis compartment and accumulator fires.

  Be familiar with location and operation of fire extinguishers and auxiliary water system.

  Review fire prevention and “In Case of Fire” information in operator's video.

• ADJUST and maintain row units regularly.
• BE ALERT for rocks, wood, or debris that can lodge in picking units and cause sparks.
• REPAIR leaks and clean up all fuel and oil spills before cotton lint or trash can mix in. Such mixtures become very combustible and hard to control if ignited.
• DO NOT unload near electrical lines.
• DO NOT refuel with engine running, while smoking or around open flame.
• DO NOT use flammable petroleum wetting agents in the moistener system.
• AVOID SPARKS when using a battery charger or booster battery.
• INSPECT all bearings daily for signs of overheating or excessive looseness. Replace promptly.
• BE FAMILIAR with chassis fire extinguisher port location.

REMOVE ALL lint and trash from the following areas prior to operating your machine each day, or more frequently if required to avoid fire, and also make an accidental fire much easier to control. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section).

Picking Units

• Doffers
• Moistener pads
• Behind picker bars
• Suction doors
• Unit drums

Engine Area

• Engine
• Turbocharger and exhaust system
• Alternator screen
• Starting motor
• Above air conditioning compressor and hoses

Chassis

• Engine hood
• Platform
• Power module
• Cotton fan rotor
• All chassis plant shields
• Transmission
• Accumulator Grates
• Module Builder Top Supports