Exhaust Hazards; Electrical Hazards - Generac Power Systems 8 kVA Owner's Manual

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.
WARNING
Injury and equipment damage. Do not use
generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling,
damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation,
and could result in death or serious injury. (000216)
•
Inspect the generator regularly, and contact the
nearest IASD for
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.
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
•
The generator must be installed and operated
outdoors only.
Owner's Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
(000228)
parts needing repair
(000103)
(000178a)
(000146)

Electrical Hazards

Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
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.
or
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.
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
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
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.
Safety Rules & General Information
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
(000237)
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
(000144)
(000150)
(000152)
(000188)
(000104)
(000145)
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