Install Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 5
Battery Hazards
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
General Rules
• Follow all safety precautions in the owner’s
manual, installation guidelines manual, and other
documents included with your equipment.
• Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
• Always consult your local code for additional
requirements for the area in which the unit is being
installed.
• Improper installation can result in personal injury
and damage to the generator. It may also result in
the warranty being suspended or voided. All the
instructions listed below must be followed including
location clearances and pipe sizes.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000162)
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries
are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause burns and
blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush with water
and seek immediate medical attention.
(000137a)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while charging.
Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective gear when
working with batteries. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
(000164)
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000138a)
WARNING
(000163a)
WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can
cause burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts
skin or eyes, flush with water and seek immediate
medical attention.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
(000228)
(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000237)
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
(000182a)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow
proper installation requirements could result in death, serious
injury, and equipment or property damage.
WARNING
to use required safety equipment could result
in death or serious injury.
(000257)
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and
standards for safety equipment required when
working with a live electrical system. Failure
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.