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Safety Rules
DANGER: For fire safety, installation of a generator into a recreational vehicle must comply strictly
with NFPA 70 (latest edition), "National Electrical Code", Article 551, and NFPA 1192 (latest edition),
"Standard for Recreational Vehicles". In addition, installation must comply with the manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER
These Installation Instructions have been published by The manu-
facturer to aid in the installation of the products described in this
manual. The manufacturer assumes that installation personnel
are familiar with the procedures for installing such products, or
similar products manufactured. The manufacturer also assumes
that personnel have been trained in the recommended installation
procedures for these products and that such training includes (a)
use of common hand tools, (b) use of special tools, and (c) use of
any tools and/or equipment from other suppliers.
The manufacturer cannot possibly know of, nor advise the rec-
reational vehicle trade of, all conceivable methods, procedures,
or techniques by which to perform an installation. Nor can the
manufacturer anticipate every possible hazard that might result
from each installation method, procedure, or technique. The manu-
facturer has not undertaken any such wide evaluation. Therefore,
people who use a method, procedure, or technique that the manu-
facturer does not specifically recommend must first completely
satisfy themselves that their safety, the safety of the vehicle's
occupants, and the product's safety are not endangered by the
method, procedure, or technique selected.
Information, illustrations, specifications, etc., contained in these
Installation Instructions are based on the latest information avail-
able at the time of publication. Every effort has been expended to
be sure that such data are both accurate and current. However,
the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter, or otherwise
improve this product at any time, without prior notice.
Despite the safe design of this generator,
operating this equipment imprudently, neglect-
ing its maintenance, or being careless can
cause possible injury or death. Permit only
responsible and capable persons to operate
or maintain this equipment.
Parts of the generator are rotating and/or hot
during operation. Exercise care near running
generators.
Potentially lethal voltages are generated by
these machines. Ensure all steps are taken to
render the machine safe before attempting to
work on the generator.
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GENERAL HAZARDS
• For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that the
installation, initial startup, and maintenance of this equipment
is carried out by an Authorized Service Dealer.
• The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can
be DEADLY. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient con-
centrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death. This
exhaust system must be installed properly, in strict compliance
with applicable codes and standards. Following installation, do
nothing that might render the system unsafe or in noncompli-
ance with such codes and standards. The generator compart-
ment must be completely vapor-sealed from the vehicle interior.
There must be no possibility of exhaust fumes entering the
vehicle interior. Never operate this equipment with a leaking or
defective exhaust system.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans,
and other moving or hot parts. Never remove any drive belt
or fan guard while the unit is operating.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air
is critical to correct generator operation and is required to
expel toxic fumes and fuel vapors from the generator com-
partment. Without sufficient cooling airflow, the engine/
generator quickly overheats, which causes serious damage
to the generator. Do not alter the installation or permit even
partial blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can seri-
ously affect safe operation of the generator.
• When working on this equipment, remain alert at all times.
Never work on the equipment when physically or mentally
fatigued.
• Before performing any maintenance on the generator, discon-
nect its battery cables to prevent accidental startup. First,
disconnect the cable from the battery post, indicated by a
NEGATIVE, NEG, or (–). Reconnect that cable last.
• Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping
on the unit can stress and break parts, and may result in dan-
gerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel
leakage, oil leakage, etc.
• Never insert any tool or other object through openings in the
generator interior, even if the unit is not running. Serious injury
or damage to the equipment could be done.
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