Full Product Manual

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Owner’s Manual
General Precautions (cont’d)
Electrical Safety (cont’d)
• All connections and conduits from the generator to the load must only be installed by trained and
licensed electricia
ns, and in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal electrical
codes and standards, and other regulatio
ns where applicable.
• The generator must be earth-grounded for fixed installatio
ns in accordance with all relevant
electrical codes and standards before operation.
• Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connectio
ns while standing in water, or on wet or
soggy ground.
• Do not touch electrically energized parts of the generator and interconnect
ing cables or
conductors with any part of the body, or with any non-insula
ted conductive object.
• Connect the generator only to a load or electrical system (120 volt) that is compatible with the
electrical ch
aracteristics and rated capacities of the generator.
• Before servicing equi
pment powered by the generator, disconnect the equipment from its power
input.
• Keep all electrical equi
pment clean and dry. Replace any wiring where the insulation is cracked,
cut abraded or otherwise deg
raded. Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or corroded.
Keep term
inals clean and tight.
• Insula
te all connections and disconnected wires.
• Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosur
es.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a generator. Do
not use generator w
hile tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention w
hile operating generators may result in serious personal injury.
• Dr
ess properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, je
welry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.