Section 3 Operation; Operation And Use Questions; Before Starting Engine; Prepare Generator For Use - Generac Power Systems XT8000EFI Owner's Manual

Section 3 Operation

Operation and Use Questions

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or concerns about equipment operation and
maintenance.

Before Starting Engine

1. Verify engine oil level is correct.
2. Verify fuel level is correct.
3. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with
proper clearance and is outdoors in a well
ventilated area.
4. Verify battery charge is sufficient. See
Fault Indicator Light.

Prepare Generator for Use

Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous
gas. Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system
as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with
local codes and/or standards. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of fire. Do not use generator without
spark arrestor installed. Failure to do so
could 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
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
DANGER
DANGER
(000118a)
(000178a)
(000110)
(000108)
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
Grounding the Generator When
Used as a Portable
The generator is equipped with a terminal for
the connection of a grounding electrode sys-
tem. Article 250.34 (A) does not require the
frame of the generator to be connected to a
grounding electrode system when the genera-
tor only supplies power to cord and plug con-
nected equipment through the receptacles on
the generator.
When the generator supplies power to a 3-
pole manual transfer switch or distribution
panel boards for temporary power, a ground-
ing electrode system shall be installed and
connected to the grounding electrode terminal
(000103)
on the generator. See NEC 250.30, 250.34
and 250.52 for clarification. See
• Neutral Bonded to Frame
(000179b)
Figure 3-1. Grounding the Generator
Connecting the Generator to a
Building Electrical System
IMPORTANT
portable generator with the Idle Control Switch
in the OFF position. Failure to do so could
result
electronics that cannot handle the transition
from low idle to normal operating speed
modes. Transition from Idle Control speed to
Normal Operating speed at light loads.
It is recommended to use a manual transfer
switch when connecting directly to a building
electrical
generator to a building electrical system must
be made in strict compliance with all national
and local electrical codes and laws, and be
completed by a qualified electrician.
CAUTION
NOTE: Always
in property damage
system. Connecting
(000136)
Figure 3-1.
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operate the
to sensitive
a portable
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