Battery Hazards; General Rules; Before You Begin - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.

Battery Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or
eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with
local laws and regulations. Contact your local
solid waste collection site or recycling facility
to obtain information on local recycling pro-
cesses. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council Interna-
tional website at: http://batterycouncil.org.
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General Rules

Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must
always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws
(000110)
and regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
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.
(000188)
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
(000162)
(000137a)
• Follow all safety precautions in the owner's
(000164)
manual, installation guidelines manual, and
other
equipment.
• Never energize a new system without
opening all disconnects and breakers.
(000138a)
• Always consult local code for additional
requirements for where unit is being
installed.
• Incorrect installation can result in personal
injury and damage to the unit. It may also
result in the warranty being suspended or
(000163a)
voided. All instructions listed below must be
followed including location clearances and
pipe sizes.

Before You Begin

(000228)
• Contact local inspector or city hall to be
aware of all federal, state, and local codes
which could impact installation. Secure all
required permits before installing.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA,
and OSHA standards, as well as all federal,
state, and local building and electric codes.
This unit must be installed in accordance
with current NFPA 37 and NFPA 70
standards, and any other federal, state, and
local codes for minimum distances from
other structures.
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
documents included
(000190)
(000237)
(000182a)
(000257)
(000100a)
with the