Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions; Risk Of Electrocution And Fire - Porter-Cable H1000 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that
is important for you to know and un-
derstand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING EQUIPMENT
LEMS. To help you recognize this
information, we use symbols to the
right. Please read the manual and pay
attention to these sections.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HAZARD
Attempting to connect generator
directly to the electrical system of
any building structure.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
PROB-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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When using this product basic pre cautions should always be
followed including the following:

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE

WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Back feeding electricity through a
building's electrical system to the out-
side utility feed lines could en-danger
repair persons attempting to restore
service.
Attempting to connect to the incom-
ing utility service could result in elec-
trocution.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the
incoming utility could result in a fire or
serious damage if an isolator switch is
not installed.
Failure to use a double throw transfer
switch when connecting to a struc-
ture's electrical system can damage
appliances and WILL VOID the
manufacturer's warranty.
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
Information that you should pay special
attention to.
4 — ENG
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never backfeed electricity through
a structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electri-
cal system in a safe manner,
always have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a qual-
ified electrician and in compliance
with local ordinances. (When in-
stalling a Double-Throw Transfer
Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge
wiring must be used.)