Pramac E3750 User Manual page 5

WARNING: DO NOT STORE THIS GENERATOR SET
IN ANY LOCATION WHERE DIESEL FUEL FUMES
COULD POTENTIALLY COME INTO CONTACT WITH
SPARKS, A PILOT LIGHT OR AN OPEN FLAME. IMPROPER
STORAGE OF THIS GENERATOR COULD RESULT IN AN
EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
EXHAUST GASES
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR
WITHIN AN ENCLOSED AREA. THE EXHAUST GASES
OF THIS GENERATOR EMIT "DEADLY"
CARBON MONOXIDE. EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE
CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING,
HEADACHES, NAUSEA, SEVERE SICKNESS OR DEATH.
BURNS AND SCALDS
CAUTION: KEEP HANDS, BODY PARTS, HAIR AND
CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE "HOT" PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR SET DURING AND AFTER OPERATION.
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THE GENERATOR IN
GENERAL, CAN REMAIN VERY HOT EVEN AFTER BEING
SHUT DOWN.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CAUTION: INSPECT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
REGULARLY TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY. LEAKY EXHAUST SYSTEMS WILL
INCREASE NOISE LEVELS.
CAUTION: DIRECT THE "LOUD" SIDES OF THE
GENERATOR INTO OPEN SPACES AVOIDING
REVERBERATION FROM WALLS OR BUILDINGS
THUS AMPLIFYING THE SOUND.
CAUTION: INSPECT THE SPARK ARRESTOR
PERIODICALLY. SPARK ARRESTORS ARE REQUIRED
IN SOME AREAS AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF FIRE
FROM SPARKS EMMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST.
CAUTION: NEVER DRAIN OR DISPOSE OF ENGINE
OIL INTO THE GROUND OR DOMESTIC WASTE
WATER SYSTEMS.
GENERAL SAFETY
Always follow National and Local electrical codes pertaining to
generators. All local and national codes supersede rules or
information provided in this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR IF
THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 104ºF/40ºC.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY
OF THE GENERATOR. THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL
LOADS AT EACH OUTLET MUST BE ADDED TO
DETERMINE THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL LOAD. THE TOTAL
LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE
GENERATOR. IF THE DRIVEN APPARATUS DOES NOT LIST
WATTAGE, BUT ONLY AMPERAGE, WATTAGE MAY BE
DETERMINED BY MULTIPLYING AMPERAGE TIMES
VOLTAGE (WATTS = AMPS X VOLTS).
English
CAUTION: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE-
GOVERNED SPEED. THE GENERATOR OPERATES
AT A NOMINAL SPEED OF 3600 RPM. INCREASES IN
SPEED OVER THE 3600 RPM NOMINAL WILL INCREASE
THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO
ROTATIONAL STRESSES ON THE ROTATING MEMBERS.
OPERATION OF THE GENERATOR AT SPEEDS BELOW
THE NOMINAL 3600 RPM COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
GENERATOR OR DRIVEN APPARATUS DUE TO LOW
VOLTAGE OUTPUT.
WARNING: REFER TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE GROUNDING
REQUIREMENTS AS THIS CAN VARY PER
APPLICATION. THE GENERATOR IS GROUNDED
INTERNALLY NEUTRAL TO FRAME. WHERE
APPLICATIONS REQUIRE EXTERNAL GROUNDING, A
CONNECTION MUST BE MADE FROM THE GENERATOR
TO A SOLID EARTH GROUND. A CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF
SPLICE-FREE COPPER CABLE, NO SMALLER THAN 6
AWG, SHALL BE USED FOR THE CONDUCTOR.
• When moving or transporting this generator, take proper
precautions to avoid fuel spillage. Further, always use
common sense when lifting this generator. An adequate
number of people and proper lifting methods must be
used.
• Do not cover the generator while it is running or
immediately after shutdown. Always allow time to cool
down before covering.
• Do not operate this generator unless it is in good
mechanical and electrical condition.
• Always keep hands, body parts, hair and clothing well
away from the rotating parts of the generator.
• Do not start this generator with connected devices turned
"ON". Always make sure that connected devices are
disconnected from the generator or turned "OFF" before
starting the generator.
• Generators operating on job or construction sites may be
required to have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters)
receptacles.
• Use only grounded extension cords in good condition and
make sure that the wire size within the extension cords is
of sufficient size to safely carry the surge output of the
generator.
• Never handle extension cords or electrical circuits if
standing in water or if standing in a damp area.
BATTERY SAFETY
WARNING: STORAGE BATTERIES PRODUCE AND
RELEASE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS WHEN
CHARGING. THE SLIGHTEST SPARK, FLAME OR
BURNING ASH CAN IGNITE THESE GASES CAUSING A
SERIOUS EXPLOSION THAT COULD RESULT IN
BLINDNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION, RUBBER APRON AND RUBBER GLOVES
WHEN WORKING AROUND A BATTERY OR PERFORMING
BATTERY SERVICE. BATTERY FLUID IS AN EXTREMELY
CAUSTIC SULFURIC ACID, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (-)
BATTERY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE
PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE OR BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON THE
GENERATOR OR ENGINE.
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