Exhaust Hazards; Electrical Hazards; Fire Hazards - Generac Power Systems Protector Series Installation Manuallines

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Exhaust Hazards

DANGER
Asphyxiation. Carbon monoxide can kill
in minutes. Operate this unit outdoors only.
Failure to do so will cause death or serious
injury.
DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury.

Electrical Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
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.
Installation Guidelines For Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
(000525)
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000103)
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
(000178a)
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.
(000217)
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards
for safety equipment required when working with a
live electrical system. Failure to use required safety
equipment could result in death or serious injury.

Fire Hazards

(000144)
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury.
(000150)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
(000237)
Safety Rules & General Information
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
(000152)
(000188)
(000104)
(000145)
(000257)
(000217)
(000218)
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