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Safety
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If people must stand on metal or concrete while installing, operating, servicing, adjusting, or repairing this equip-
ment, place insulative mats over a dry wooden platform. Work on the equipment only while standing on such
insulative mats.
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The generator must be grounded in accordance with all code and regulatory requirements.
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Wire gauge sizes of electrical wiring, cables, and cord sets must be adequate to handle the maximum electrical
current (ampacity) to which they will be subjected.
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Before installing or servicing this (and related) equipment, make sure that all power voltage supplies are posi-
tively turned off at their sources. Failure to do so will result in hazardous and possibly fatal electrical shock.
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Connecting this unit to an electrical system normally supplied by an electric utility shall be by means of a transfer
switch so as to isolate the generator electric system from the electric utility distribution system when the genera-
tor is operating. Failure to isolate the two electric system power sources from each other by such means will
result in damage to the generator and may also result in injury or death to utility power workers due to backfeed
of electrical energy.
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Generators installed with an automatic transfer switch will crank and start automatically when NORMAL (UTIL-
ITY) source voltage is removed or is below an acceptable preset level. To prevent such automatic startup and
possible injury to personnel, disable the generator's automatic start circuit (battery cables, etc.) before working
on or around the unit. Then place a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag on the generator control panel and on the transfer
switch.
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In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not
possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use
a nonconducting implement, such as a dry rope or board, to free the victim from the live conductor. If the victim is
unconscious, apply first aid and get immediate medical help.
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Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment. Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock,
or may get caught in moving components resulting in injury.
1.5 — Fire Hazards
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Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. DO NOT use any carbon tetra-chloride type extinguisher.
Its fumes are toxic, and the liquid can deteriorate wiring insulation. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and
be familiar with its use. If there are any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers, consult the local fire depart-
ment.
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All fuel types are potentially FLAMMABLE and/or EXPLOSIVE and should be handled with care.
1.6 — Explosion Hazards
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Properly ventilate any room or building housing the generator to prevent buildup of explosive gas.
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Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible mate-
rials are left in the generator compartment, or on or near the generator, as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result.
Keep the area surrounding the generator clean and free from debris.
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All fuel types are potentially FLAMMABLE and/or EXPLOSIVE and should be handled with care. Comply with all
laws regulating the storage and handling of fuels. Inspect the unit's fuel system frequently and correct any leaks
immediately. Fuel supply lines must be properly installed, purged, and leak tested according to applicable fuel-
gas codes before placing this equipment into service.
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Owner's Manual for Stationary Industrial Generators
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