Exhaust Hazards; Electrical Hazards; Fire Hazards - Generac Power Systems 15 kw ecogen Installation Manuallines

WARNING
Injury and equipment damage. Do not use
generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling,
damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation,
and could result in death or serious injury. (000216)
Inspect the generator regularly, and contact the nearest
Independent Authorized Service Dealer for parts needing
repair or replacement.

Exhaust Hazards

DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury. (000217)

Electrical Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
(000103)
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
(000178a)
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.

Fire Hazards

ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury. (000217)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply
(000144)
with all local, state, and national electrical
building codes. Noncompliance could result in unsafe
operation, equipment damage, death or serious injury.
(000150)
extinguishers rated "ABC" by the NFPA. Discharged or
improperly rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish
electrical fires in automatic standby generators.
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
(000237)
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
Safety Rules & General Information
DANGER
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
WARNING
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire
WARNING
(000152)
(000188)
(000104)
(000145)
(000218)
(000219)
(000100a)
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