Generac Portable Products RS5500 Owner's Manual page 7

• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp or
highly conductive area (such as metal decking or steel
work).
• Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cord sets with the generator.
• Before performing any maintenance on the generator,
disconnect the engine starting battery (if equipped) to
prevent accidental start up. Disconnect the cable from
the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (–)
first. Reconnect that cable last.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock, immedi-
ately shut down the source of electrical power. If this
is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the live
conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE
VICTIM. Use a non-conducting implement, such as a
rope or board, to free the victim from the live conduc-
tor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid and get
immediate medical help.
1.2.4 — Fire Hazards
• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE. Never permit smoking, open flames,
sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline.
• Never add fuel while unit is running or hot. Allow
engine to cool completely before adding fuel.
• Never fill fuel tank indoors. Comply with all laws
regulating storage and handling of gasoline.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for
fuel expansion. If tank is over-filled, fuel can overflow
onto a hot engine and cause FIRE or an EXPLOSION.
Never store generator with fuel in tank where gasoline
vapors might reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
(as on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer). FIRE
or EXPLOSION may result. Allow unit to cool entirely
before storage.
• Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure that
no combustible materials are left on or near the gener-
ator. Keep the area surrounding the generator clean
and free from debris and maintain a clearance of five
(5) feet on all side to allow for proper ventilation of the
generator.
• Do not insert objects through unit's cooling slots.
• Never operate the generator if connected electrical
devices overheat, if electrical output is lost, if engine
or generator sparks or if flames or smoke are
observed while unit is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all
times.
RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators
1.2.5 — Standards Index
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: The
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) available from
www.nfpa.org
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000:
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
available from www.nfpa.org
3. International Building Code available from
www.iccsafe.org
4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available from
www.rerc.org , Rural Electricity Resource Council
P.O. Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309
5. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of
Farm Standby Electric Power available from
www.asabe.org, American Society of Agricultural &
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph,
MI 49085
This list is not all inclusive. Check with the Authority Hav-
ing Local Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or stan-
dards which may be applicable to your jurisdiction.
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