Section 1: Introduction And Safety; Introduction; Safety Rules; Safety Symbols And Meanings - Generac Power Systems RTG24SHA1 Owner's Manual

Section 1: Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc.
product. This unit has been designed to provide high
performance, efficient operation, and years of use when
maintained properly.
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
Read this manual thoroughly and understand all of the
instructions, cautions, and warnings before using this
equipment. If any section of the manual is not
understood, contact your nearest authorized dealer, or
contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or
questions or concerns.
The owner is responsible for proper maintenance and
safe use of the equipment. Before operating or servicing
this transfer switch:
• Study all warnings in this manual and on the
product carefully.
• Become familiar with this manual and the unit
before use.
• Refer to the installation sections of the manual for
instructions on final assembly procedures. Follow
the instructions completely.
Save these instructions for future reference. ALWAYS
supply this manual to any individual that will use this
equipment.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make technical
updates, corrections, and product revisions at any time
without notice.
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Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings
in this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit
are, therefore, not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer
does not specifically recommend, verify that it is safe for
others. Also make sure the procedure, work method or
operating technique utilized does not render the
equipment unsafe.

Safety Symbols and Meanings

Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the transfer switch, DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel
to special instructions about a particular operation that
may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe them carefully. Their definitions are as follows:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to
a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.
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