Battery Hazards; General Rules - Generac Power Systems PowerPact 7.5 kW Installation Manuallines

Battery Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries
are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause burns and
blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush with water
and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while charging.
Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective gear when
working with batteries. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can
cause burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts
skin or eyes, flush with water and seek immediate
medical attention.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz PowerPact™

General Rules

Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000188)
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.
(000162)
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow
proper installation requirements could result in death, serious
injury, and equipment or property damage.
(000137a)
• Follow all safety precautions in the Owner's
Manual, Installation Guidelines manual and other
documents included with your equipment.
• Refer to NFPA 70E for safety equipment required
(000164) when working with a live system.
• Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
• Always consult your local code for additional
requirements for the area in which the unit is being
installed.
(000138a) Improper installation can result in personal injury and
damage to the generator. It may also result in the
warranty being suspended or voided. All the instructions
listed below must be followed including location
clearances and pipe sizes.
(000163a)
(000228)
Safety Rules & General Information
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
(000190)
(000237)
(000182a)
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