Exhaust System
A
WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can
cause
severe
nausea,
fainting, or death.
The
exhaust
system
must
be
leakproof and routinely inspected.
Generator
set operation.
Carbon
monoxide can cause severe nausea,
fainting, or death.
Carbon monoxide
is an odorless, colorless,
tasteless,
nonirritating gas that can cause death if
inhaled for even a short time.
Avoid
breathing exhaust fumes when working
on or near the generator set.
Never
operate the generator
set inside a
building.
Never operate the generator
set where exhaust
gas could seep
inside or be drawn into a potentially
occupied building through windows, air
intake vents, or other openings.
Carbon
monoxide
symptoms.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death.
Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas present in
exhaust
gases.
Carbon
monoxide
poisoning
symptoms
include but are
not limited to the following:
• Light-headedness,
dizziness
• Physical fatigue, weakness
in
joints and muscles
• Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
• Stomachache,
vomiting, nausea
if experiencing
any of these symptoms
and carbon
monoxide
poisoning
is
possible,
seek fresh air immediately
and remain active. Do not sit, lie down,
or fall asleep.
Alert
others to the
possibility
of
carbon
monoxide
poisoning.
Seek medical attention if
the condition of affected persons does
not improve within minutes of breathing
fresh air.
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