Exhaust Hazards; Electrical Hazards - Generac Portable Products 8 kVA Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Injury and equipment damage. Do not use
generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling,
damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation,
and could result in death or serious injury. (000216)
WARNING
This product is not intended to be used in
a critical life support application. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
death or serious injury.

Exhaust Hazards

DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will 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.
Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air
is critical to correct generator operation. Do not alter the
installation or permit even partial blockage of ventilation
provisions, as this can seriously affect safe operation of
the generator. The generator must be installed and
operated outdoors only.

Electrical Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
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Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator when electrical utility is the primary
power source. Failure to do so will result in death,
serious injury, and equipment damage.
(000209a)
(000103)
(000178a)
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000144)
(000150)
Safety Rules & General Information
DANGER
DANGER
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
(000131a)
(000152)
(000188)
(000104)
(000144)
(000145)
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