General Hazards; Exhaust And Location Hazards - Generac Power Systems GP5000 Owner's Manual

Safety
Figure 1-1. Exhaust Hazard
1.4 — General Hazards
• NEVER operate in an enclosed area, in a vehicle,
or indoors EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
See Figure 1-1.
• Always wear approved hearing protection where
necessary. See Figure 1-2.
• For safety reasons, it is recommended that the
maintenance of this equipment be performed by an
Authorized Dealer. Inspect the generator regularly,
and contact the nearest Authorized Dealer for parts
needing repair or replacement.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces and
where it will not be exposed to excessive moisture,
dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive
belts, fans, and other moving parts. Never remove
any fan guard or shield while the unit is operating.
• Certain parts of the generator get extremely hot
during operation. Keep clear of the generator until
it has cooled to avoid severe burns.
• Do NOT operate generator in the rain.
•
Do not alter the construction of the generator or
change controls which might create an unsafe
operating condition.
•
Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads
connected to receptacles AND with connected
devices turned ON. Start the engine and let it stabi-
lize before connecting electrical loads. Disconnect
all electrical loads before shutting down the gener-
ator.
• Do not insert objects through unit's cooling slots.
•
When working on this equipment, remain alert at all
times.
•
Never work on the equipment when physically or
mentally fatigued.
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• Never use the generator or any of its parts as a
step. Stepping on the unit can stress and break
parts, and may result in dangerous operating con-
ditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage,
oil leakage, etc.
1.5 — Exhaust and Location Hazards
• Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors!
NEVER use in the home, in a vehicle, or in partly
enclosed areas such as garages, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open! ONLY use outdoors and far
from open windows, doors, vents, and in an area
that will not accumulate deadly exhaust.
•
The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monox-
ide, which you cannot see or smell. This poisonous
gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can
cause unconsciousness or even death.
•
Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and venti-
lating air is critical to correct generator operation.
Do not alter the installation or permit even partial
blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can seri-
ously affect safe operation of the generator. The
generator MUST be operated outdoors.
• This exhaust system must be properly maintained.
Do nothing that might render the exhaust system
unsafe or in noncompliance with any local codes
and/or standards.
• Always use a battery operated carbon monoxide
alarm indoors, installed according to the manufac-
turers instructions.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the gen-
erator has been running, move to fresh air IMME-
DIATELY. See a doctor, as you could have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Figure 1-2. Hearing Hazard
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