Operation; Before Starting The Generator - Westinghouse 2400i Instruction Manual

BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR
Before starting the generator, review
Safety on page 7.
Location Selection – Before starting the generator,
avoid exhaust and location hazards by verifying:
• You have selected a location to operate the
generator that is outdoors and well ventilated.
• You have selected a location with a level and
solid surface on which to place the generator.
• You have selected a location that is at least 1.8 m
away from any building, other equipment or
combustible material.
• If the generator is located close to a building, it is
not located near any windows, doors or vents.
Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
Never use inside a home
or garage, even if doors
and windows are open.
The output of this generating set is
potentially lethal. The set should not
be connected to a fixed electrical
installation except by an appropriately
licensed person.
WARNING
Always operate the generator on a
level surface. Placing the generator
on a non-level surface can cause the
generator to tip over, causing fuel
and oil to spill. Spilt fuel can ignite if
it comes into contact with an ignition
source such as a very hot surface.
NOTICE
Only operate the generator on a solid, level
surface. Operating the generator on a surface with
loose material such as sand or grass clippings
can cause debris to be ingested by the generator
that could:
• Block cooling vents
• Block air intake system
DANGER
Only use outside and
far away from windows,
doors and vents.
OPERA TION
Weather – Never operate your generator outdoors
during rain, snow or any combination of weather
conditions that could lead to moisture collecting on,
in or around the generator.
Dry Surface – Always operate the generator on a
dry surface free of any moisture.
No Connected Loads – Make sure the generator
has no connected loads before starting it. To ensure
there are no connected loads, unplug any electrical
cords or devices from the 240-Volt AC and 12-Volt
DC receptacles on the control panel
NOTICE
Starting the generator with loads already
connected to it could result in damage to any
device being powered by the generator during the
brief start-up period.
Earthing the Generator – The generator's
equipotential bonding system including the
frame terminal on the control panel should not be
connected to the general mass of earth through
a separate earth electrode. For more information,
refer to AS/NZS 3010:2005 Electrical Installations –
Generating Sets or consult a licensed electrician.
WARNING
Be sure the generator is properly
installed to reduce the possibility of
electric shock. Any connection to an
electrical installation such as in a
building, for example, must be carried
out by a licensed electrician.
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