User Guide

PAGE 10 — DCA45USI2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/12/11)
SAFETY INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DANGER
 DO NOT touch output terminals during
operation. Contact with output terminals
during operation can cause electrocution,
electrical shock or burn.
 The electrical voltage required to
operate the generator can cause severe
injury or even death through physical contact with live
circuits. Turn generator and all circuit breakers OFF
before performing maintenance on the generator or
making contact with output terminals.
 NEVER insert any objects into the output
receptacles during operation. This is
extremely dangerous. The possibility exists
of electrical shock, electrocution or
death.
 Backfeed to a utility system can cause
electrocution and/or property damage.
NEVER connect the generator to a
building’s electrical system without
a transfer switch or other approved
device. All installations should be
performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with
all applicable laws and electrical codes. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or burn, causing serious
injury or even death.
Power Cord/Cable Safety
DANGER
 NEVER let power cords or cables lay in water.
 NEVER stand in water while AC power from the
generator is being transferred to a load.
 NEVER use damaged or worn cables or cords when
connecting equipment to generator. Inspect for cuts in
the insulation.
 NEVER grab or touch a live power
cord or cable with wet hands. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution or death.
 Make sure power cables are securely connected to the
generator’s output receptacles. Incorrect connections
may cause electrical shock and damage to the
generator.
NOTICE
 ALWAYS make certain that proper power or extension
cord has been selected for the job. See Cable Selection
Chart in this manual.
Grounding Safety
DANGER
 ALWAYS make sure that electrical circuits are properly
grounded to a suitable earth ground (ground rod) per
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes
before operating generator. Severe injury or death by
electrocution can result from operating an ungrounded
generator.
 NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground.