Important Safety Instructions - Briggs & Stratton Home Generator Systems System Manual

Important Safety Instructions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety
message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in
equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or
reduce the risk of injury or death.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the power management system
unsafe.
WARNING
Only qualified electricians should attempt installation of
this system, which must strictly comply with applicable
codes, standards and regulations.
WARNING
Low voltage wire cannot be installed in same
conduit as power voltage wiring.
• Failure to follow above warning could cause personal injury,
damage and/or malfunction of equipment.
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• Do not touch bare wires.
• Do not use power management system with worn, frayed, bare
or otherwise damaged wiring.
• Do not handle electrical cords while standing in water, while
barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an
insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• Do not allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service power management system.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down all sources of electrical power and contact local
authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
• Despite the safe design of the power management system,
operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting its
maintenance or being careless can cause possible injury or
death.
Improper treatment of power management system can
damage it and shorten its life.
• Use power management system only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact
Briggs and Stratton Power Products.
• Do not expose power management system to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment. Never
work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally
fatigued.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off their
circuit breaker/fuse.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground power management
system can result in electrocution.
WARNING
Power management system contains high voltage
that can cause personal injury or death.
NOTICE
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