Product Manual

5
CD Poisoning
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odourless, colourless poisonous gas that can kill you. You
CANNOT smell it, see it or taste it. ONLY run an engine OUTDOORS and AWAY from building air intakes.
NEVER run an engine inside any enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, including homes, basements,
garages, sheds, boxes, RV’s, boats or pick-up truck beds. These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN
if you run a fan or open windows.
Electric Shock / Electrocution
High voltage electricity from the generator can kill. DO NOT operate in wet locations or conditions. Be
sure the generator is properly grounded. Use only outdoor rated grounded extension cords of proper
size.
NEVER plug the generator directly into a wall plug outlet. ANY connection to a building’s electrical
system MUST ISOLATE THE GENERATOR FROM UTILITY POWER via a transfer switch installed by a
licensed electrician.
Otherwise, back-feed from the generator into the power grid could kill utility workers. See “Set up as a
building back-up” on page 13 for additional information.
BEFORE performing any maintenance on the generator, disconnect the engine starting battery (if
equipped) to prevent accidental start-up. Disconnect the cable from the battery post indicated by a
NEGATIVE, NEG or (-) first. Reconnect the cable last.
Heat
Unintentional spark can result in fire and/or electric shock.
Fire / Explosion
DO NOT overload the engine (per rate capacity) and OPERATE ONLY in an area with adequate cooling
ventilation so the engine does not overheat. The exhaust can be extremely hot. Keep the muffler at
least 3 metres from all combustible objects.
All fuels are flammable. Never fuel a running or hot engine. Never pump fuel directly into the engine at
a petrol station – use an approved container to transfer the fuel. Ensure that there are no fuel leaks
and keep sources of sparks and flames away. Wait for the engine to be cool before fuelling. ALWAYS
keep a fire extinguisher rated “ABC” nearby.
STOP!
CHOOSE THE RIGHT GENERATOR FOR YOUR NEEDS. See the Power Load Planning and Management
section to determine your power load requirements and then compare to the generator’s rate capacity.
INSPECT COMPONENTS
Closely inspect to make sure that there are not any components missing or damaged.
ARRANGE FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION of a transfer switch if you will be connecting the
generator to your building’s system.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATION