Exhaust Hazards; Electrical Hazards - Generac Power Systems 15 kW EcoGen Owner's Manual

WARNING
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this
machine if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the
ability to service this equipment and could result
in death or serious injury.
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.
Inspect the generator regularly, and contact the nearest
Independent Authorized Service Dealer for parts needing
repair or replacement.

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.
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator
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.
(000215)
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
(000228)
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
(000103)
or serious injury.
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
(000178a)
is running will result in death or serious injury.
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
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
(000237)
(000152)
(000188)
(000104)
(000144)
(000145)
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