Fire Hazards; Standards Index; Replacement Hazard Labels - Generac Power Systems XT8500EFI 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.
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.
• Once generator has been started outside,
connect electrical
cord(s) inside.
Equipment damage. Do not power sensitive electronic devices
(computers, televisions, microwaves...) when Idle Control switch is
ON (if equipped). Lower engine rpm operation results in low
voltage/frequency and may damage electronic devices.

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.
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to
1/2 inch from 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.
Personal injury. 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.
• Allow at least 5 feet of clearance on all
sides of the generator when operating to
prevent overheating and fire.
• Do not operate the generator if connected
electrical devices overheat, if electrical out-
put is lost, if engine or generator sparks, or
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
DANGER
WARNING
loads to extension
CAUTION
DANGER
DANGER
(000166b)
DANGER
WARNING
(000142a)
if flames or smoke are observed while unit
is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator
at all times.

Standards Index

(000145)
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
(000130)
www.nfpa.org
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. CSA C22.2 100-14 Electric motors and
generators for installation and use, in
accordance with the Rules of the Cana-
dian Electrical Code
(000591) 7. ANSI/PGMA G300 Safety and Perfor-
mance of Portable Generators. Portable
Generator
www.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.
(000105)

Replacement Hazard Labels

The following replacement hazard labels are
available free from Generac:
• 0H0115C
(000174)
Fire Protection
Fire Protection
www.rerc.org,
Manufacturer's Association,
WARNING!
DO NOT OVERFILL TANK
ALWAYS ALLOW ROOM FOR FUEL EXPANSION
DO NOT FILL WHILE RUNNING
¡ADVERTENCIA!
NO LLENE TANQUE EXCESIVAMENTE
SIEMPRE DEJE ESPACIO PARA LA EXPANSIÓN DEL COMBUSTIBLE
NO LLENE MIENTRAS ESTÉ FUNCIONANDO
AVERTISSEMENT!
NE PAS TROP REMPLIR LE RÉSERVOIR
TOURJOURS ALLOUR DE L'ESPACE POUR L'EXPANSION DE CARBURANT
NE PAS REMPLIR PENDANT QUE L'APPAREL FONTIONNE
Association
Association
Rural Electricity
DO NOT FILL
ABOVE LIP!
NO LLENE
POR ENCIMA
DEL REBORDE
NE PAS REMPLIR
AU-DESSUS
DE LA LÈVRE
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