Fire Hazards; Lifting Or Suspending Generator; Standards Index - Generac Power Systems XC series Owner's Manual

Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
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.
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
• The National Electric Code (NEC) requires
the frame and external electrically conduc-
tive parts of the generator be properly con-
nected to an approved earth ground. Local
electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the generator. Consult with a
local electrician for grounding requirements
in the area.

Fire Hazards

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to 1/2 in. of top of tank to
allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to
spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which will
result in death or serious injury.
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Do not insert any object through the air cooling slots.
Generator can start at any time and could result in
death, serious injury, and unit damage.
• Do not operate the generator if connected
electrical devices overheat, if electrical out-
put is lost, if engine or generator sparks or if
flames or smoke are observed while unit is
running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator
at all times.

Lifting or Suspending Generator

WARNING
Personal injury. Failure to properly connect
lifting cables, chains, or straps could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
DANGER
(000130)
DANGER
DANGER
(000166)
DANGER
(000142)
(000346)
(000145)
Personal injury. Never operate generator while
suspended. Doing so could result in death,
serious injury, or property damage.
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting hook if there are
signs of damage or corrosion. Doing so could result
in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting hook other than as
directed. Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
Personal Injury. Verify all fasteners are properly
(000105)
tightened prior to lifting unit. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury, or property damage.

Standards Index

1. National
(NFPA) 70: The NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE (NEC) available from www.nfpa.org
2. National
(NFPA) 5000: BUILDING CONSTRUC-
TION AND SAFETY CODE available from
www.nfpa.org
(000174)
3. International Building Code available from
www.iccsafe.org
4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available
from
Resource Council P.O. Box 309 Wilming-
ton, OH 45177-0309
5. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Mainte-
nance of Farm Standby Electric Power
available from www.asabe.org, American
Society of Agricultural & Biological Engi-
neers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085
6. Safety and Performance of Portable Gen-
erators ANSI/PGMA G300 available from
pgmaonline.com
This list is not all inclusive. Check with the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any
local codes or standards which may be appli-
cable to your jurisdiction.
WARNING
Personal injury. Failure to use cables, chains, or
straps rated at 2000 lbs. (907 kg) working load or
greater to raise or suspend unit could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Protection
Fire Protection
www.rerc.org,
(000347)
(000348)
(000349)
(000350)
(000351)
Association
Association
Rural Electricity
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