Exhaust Hazards; Electrical Hazards; Fire Hazards - Generac Power Systems 5.6 kVA PowerPact Owner's Manual

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

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.
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.
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
Owner's Manual for 5.6 kVA PowerPact™
(000178a)
DANGER
DANGER
(000131a)
DANGER
(000103)
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
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.

Fire Hazards

(000144)
ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury. (000217)
(000150)
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.
extinguishers rated according to applicable industry
standards. Improperly rated fire extinguishers will not
extinguish electrical fires in standby generators.
(000152)
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could 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
DANGER
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
WARNING
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire
WARNING
(000188)
(000104)
(000144)
(000145)
(000218)
(000252)
(000100a)
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