Product Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
Owner’s Manual for Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators 3
Comply with regulations the local agency for workplace
health and safety has established. Also, verify that the
generator is installed in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions and recommendations. Following
proper installation, do nothing that might alter a safe
installation and render the unit in noncompliance with the
aforementioned codes, standards, laws, and regulations.
Electrical Hazards
Explosion Hazards
WARNING
(000219)
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire extinguishers
rated “ABC” by the NFPA. Discharged or improperly
rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish electrical
fires in automatic standby generators.
(000147)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000144)
DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
(000104)
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000150)
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
(000145)
DANGER
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards for
safety equipment required when working with a live
electrical system. Failure to use required safety
equipment could result in death or serious injury.
(000257)
(000192)
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is
permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so will result in death or serious injury.
(000151a)
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Connection of fuel source must be
completed by a qualified professional technician or contractor.
Incorrect installation of this unit will result in death, serious
injury, and property and equipment damage.
(000174)
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000110)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.