Installation Guide

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause

fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages to the

transfer switch as does the standby generator when it is in operation. Avoid contact with bare

wires, terminals, connections, etc., while the unit is running. Ensure all appropriate covers,

guards and barriers are in place, secured and/ or locked before operating the generator. If work

must be done around an operating unit, stand on an insulated, dry surface to reduce shock

hazard. It is required that a wooden pallet and rubber mat placed on top, be used to, avoid

potential and possible shock.

• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while standing in water, while barefoot, or while

hands or feet are wet. DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT.

• The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the frame and external electrically conductive parts

of the generator to be connected to an approved earth ground. Local electrical codes also may

require proper grounding of the generator electrical system. Refer and adhere to all state and local

electrical codes.

• After installing this home standby electrical system, the generator may crank and start at any

time without warning. When this occurs, load circuits are transferred to the STANDBY

(generator) power source. To prevent possible injury if such a start and transfer occur, always

set the generator’s AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its OFF position before working on

equipment and remove the fuse from the generator control panel.

• In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical

power by pushing the emergency stop switch located on the outside of unit. Use a non-

conducting implement to push the emergency stop switch if possible. If it is not possible,

attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM.

Use a non-conducting item, such as a dry rope or wooden board, to free the victim from the live

conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply rst aid and get immediate medical attention.

• Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment. Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting

in electric shock, or may get caught in moving components causing injury.

POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS!

• For re safety, the generator must be installed and maintained properly. Installation must always

comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and regulations. Adhere strictly to local, state and

national electrical and building codes. Comply with all regulations the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) has established. Also, ensure that the generator is installed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Following proper

installation, do not alter an installation that might render the unit in noncompliance with the

aforementioned codes, standards, laws and regulations.

• Keep a re extinguisher near the generator at all times. Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the

National Fire Protection Association are appropriate for use on the standby electrical system.

Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be familiar with its use. Consult the local re

department with any questions pertaining to re extinguishers.

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