General Hazards; Fire Hazards; Electrical Hazards; Operating Safety - Generac Power Systems LINKTower PLT240 Owner's Manual

Introduction and Safety

General Hazards

WARNING
Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and
appendages away from moving parts. Failure
to do so could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to service
this equipment and could result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Do not operate this unit while transporting. Doing so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Crushing hazard. Verify unit is properly secured and
on level ground. An unsecured unit can suddenly roll
or move, causing death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage. Failure to perform a daily
inspection could result in damage to the unit.

Fire Hazards

WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
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Electrical Hazards

Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF and disconnect unit
from source. Use non-conductive implements to free
victim from live conductor. Apply first aid and get medical help.
(000111)
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000108)
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
(000215)
(000231)
(000234a)

Operating Safety

Positioning the Unit

(000306)
•
The area immediately surrounding the unit should be
dry, clean, and free of debris.
•
Position and operate the unit on a firm, level surface.
(000110)
•
If the unit requires external grounding (using the
grounding stud on the control panel), follow any
local, state, and National Electrical Code (NEC)
guidelines when connecting.
DANGER
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
High Voltage. Verify area above unit is clear
of overhead wires and obstructions. Contact
with high-voltage power lines will result in
death or serious injury.
Owner's Manual for PLT240 Light Tower
(000354)
(000104)
(000152)
(000188)
(000263a)
(000260a)