Fire Hazards; Explosion Hazards - Generac Portable Products 8 kVA Owner's Manual

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Safety Rules & General Information

Fire Hazards

WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury. (000217)
WARNING
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply
with all local, state, and national electrical
building codes. Noncompliance could result in unsafe
operation, equipment damage, death or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire
extinguishers rated "ABC" by the NFPA. Discharged or
improperly rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish
electrical fires in automatic standby generators.
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.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution. Refer to NFPA 70E for
safety equipment required when working with
with a live electrical system. Failure to use
required safety equipment could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) has established. Also,
verify that the generator is installed in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
Following proper installation, do nothing that might alter a
safe installation and render the unit in noncompliance
with the aforementioned codes, standards, laws and
regulations.
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Explosion Hazards

Connection of fuel source must be done by a qualified
professional technician or contractor. Incorrect installation
of this unit will result in death, serious injury, and damage
to equipment and property damage.
(000218)
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000219)
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
(000100a)
(000221)
(000147)
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
Owner's Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
(000192)
(000151)
(000174)
(000110)

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