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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 manufacturer 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 simi-
lar products manufactured. The manufacturer also
assumes that personnel have been trained in the rec-
ommended 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 recreational vehicle trade of, all conceiv-
able 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 tech-
nique. The manufacturer has not undertaken any
such wide evaluation. Therefore, people who use a
method, procedure, or technique that the manufac-
turer 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., con-
tained in these Installation Instructions are based on
the latest information available at the time of publica-
tion. 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, with-
out prior notice.
Despite the safe design of this generator,
operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting
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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Safety Rules
Recreational Vehicle Generator
DANGER
GENERAL HAZARDS
• For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends
that the installation, initial startup, and main-
tenance of this equipment is carried out by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
• The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monox-
ide, which can be DEADLY. This dangerous gas, if
breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death. This exhaust
system must be installed properly, in strict com-
pliance with applicable codes and standards.
Following installation, do nothing that might ren-
der the system unsafe or in noncompliance with
such codes and standards. The generator com-
partment 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 ven-
tilating air is critical to correct generator opera-
tion and is required to expel toxic fumes and
fuel vapors from the generator compartment.
Without sufficient cooling airflow, the engine/
generator quickly overheats, which causes seri-
ous damage to the generator. Do not alter the
installation or permit even partial blockage of
ventilation provisions, as this can seriously
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 genera-
tor, disconnect its battery cables to prevent acci-
dental 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 dangerous operating con-
ditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage,
oil leakage, etc.
• Never insert any tool or other object through open-
ings in the generator interior, even if the unit is not
running. Serious injury or damage to the equip-
ment could be done.
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