Safety - Brave BRI7000IER Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

WARNING
CAUTION
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Operating Instructions
• To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be
grounded. Connect a length of heavy cable between the generator's
grounding terminal and an external ground source.
• This generator is not intended, nor designed, for use as a standby power
supply, or to be connected to an automatic transfer switch (ATS); it should
never be used as such. Severe property damage and/or severe personal
injury or death may result. Such back feed may electrocute utility company
workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage. When
utility power is restored the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires in
the building's electrical system.
• Indoor use of a generator can kill quickly. Generators should be used
outdoors only.
• The total wattage of all appliances connected must be considered.
• Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle.
• Do not connect the generator to a household circuit. This could cause
damage to the generator or to electrical appliances in the house.
• Do not modify or use the generator for purposes other than its intended
use.
• Do not connect an extension to the exhaust pipe.
• When an extension cord is required, be sure to use a rubber sheathed
flexible cord. Also be sure to use the proper size and length cord.
– 16 Gauge Cords - a 16 gauge cord between 0 and 100 feet long will
safely handle tool and appliance loads up to 10 amps.
– 14 Gauge Cords - a 14 gauge cord between 0 and 50 feet long will
safely handle tool and appliance loads between 10 and 15 amps.
– 12 Gauge Cords - a 12 gauge cord between 50 and 100 feet will safely
handle tool and appliance loads between 10 and 15 amps.
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