Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS Series Installation And Operation Manual page 5

WARNING
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic. Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
• DO NOT open or mutilate the battery
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots
and rubber gloves.
• Immediately wash electrolyte from skin with water.
• If electrolyte contacts eyes, immediately flush with
water and seek medical attention.
• Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid
neutralizing agent.
WARNING
A battery presents a risk of high short circuit current.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools having insulated handles.
• Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or
disconnecting battery terminals.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
• Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery during
installation and maintenance.
WARNING
Failure to isolate generator from utility power could
result in death or serious injury to electric utility workers due
to backfeed of electrical energy.
• Use a listed transfer switch to connect to a building
electrical system.
WARNING
Generator voltage could cause electrical shock or
burn resulting in death or serious injury.
• Installation must be performed by a licensed
professional.
• Disconnect all sources of electricity before installing or
servicing equipment.
• Ground system before applying power.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage - Installing low and high voltage
wire in same conduit could cause electric shock or burns,
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not run low and high voltage wire in the same
conduit unless the insulation rating on ALL wiring is
rated for 600V. See NFPA 70 for more information.
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles or
structures resulting in death or serious injury.
• Exhaust outlet of enclosure must have at least 5 ft.
(1.5m) minimum clearance from any structure, shrubs,
trees, or any kind of vegetation.
• Enclosure must be at least 5 ft (1.5m) from windows,
doors, any wall opening, shrubs, or vegetation over 12
inches (30.5 cm) in height.
• Enclosure must have a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m)
overhead clearance from any structure, overhang, or
trees.
• DO NOT place enclosure under a deck or other type of
structure that may confine airflow.
• Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained
indoors according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.
• Do not place enclosure in a manner other than shown in
illustrations.
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Remove all combustible materials from in and around
the generator compartment.
WARNING
Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Never start and run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
removed.
WARNING
With the battery connected, the generator may crank and
start without warning resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not connect the negative (-) cable at the battery until
the installation is complete.
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