Safety; Safety Definitions; Safety Symbols - Westinghouse iGen2500c User Manual

SAFETY

SAFETY

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The words DANGER, WARNING,
NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight
important information. Make sure that the meanings of this
safety information is known to all who operate, perform
maintenance on, or are near the generator.
This safety alert symbol appears with
most safety statements. It means
attention, become alert, your safety is
involved! Please read and abide by
the message that follows the safety
alerts symbol.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which can cause damage
to the generator, personal property, and/or the
environment, or cause the equipment to operate
improperly.
Note: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition
that should be followed for the generator to function
in the manner intended.
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CAUTION,
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Follow all safety information contained in this manual and
on the generator.
and
Symbol Description
Safety Alert Symbol
Electrocution Hazard
Asphyxiation Hazard
Burn Hazard. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Fire Hazard
Maintain Safe Distance
Read Manufacturer's Instructions
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions
Ground. Consult with electrician to
determine grounding requirements before
operation.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
DANGER
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors,
and vents.