Product Manual

Installation / Initial Set-Up
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4. Select a Suitable Site
Before using the generator, you must select a suitable OUTDOOR location for installation and operation of
your generator. The location should meet all the criteria listed below.
WARNING:
You must choose a suitable site for operating your generator to avoid equipment damage
and/or injury and possible death from carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, or fire.
Choose a site that meets all of the criteria specified below.
Site/Location Criteria:
Dry, level surface
The generator should be positioned on a dry, firm, level surface.
Ensure that the generator sits level and will not slide or shift during operation.
Outdoors only –
dangerous carbon
monoxide exhaust
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard
The exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide (CO), a
poisonous gas that can kill. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it.
Follow the directions below for choosing a location to operate your
generator in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
The location you choose to operate the generator must be OUTDOORS and
away from all air intakes:
 Never run the generator/engine assembly inside any closed or semi-enclosed
spaces (even if outdoors), including homes, garages, basements, barns, sheds,
or boxes. These spaces can trap poisonous gases, even if you run a fan or
open windows.
 Place the generator so that the exhaust fumes from the engine will not be
directed towards people or building air intakes.
 Ensure that working, battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide
alarms are used in any dwelling/structure that is in close proximity to the
running generator.
 Note that this generator is NOT designed or approved for use in vehicles or
marine applications. Never run the generator inside RVs or other vehicles, on
boats, or on pick-up truck beds.
WARNING:
Never attempt to attach ductwork to the engine exhaust to allow for
installation inside an enclosure. This could cause hot air deflection,
heat build-up, and increased exhaust backpressure, resulting in
possible exhaust leakage or damage to the generator or engine.
Adequate cooling
ventilation
The generator needs adequate, unobstructed flow of air to allow for proper
cooling of generator head.
 Situate so there is adequate clearance around generator to allow for cooling
airflow so that heat does not build up. Never block vent slots. The closest
object should be at 7 feet away from vents.
 Do not run the generator in close proximity to other heat-generating
equipment, such as another generator. The combined heat that is generated
may raise air temperature in the immediate area and there will not be adequate
cooling ventilation.