Section 1: Safety Information Introduction; Safety Messages - Generac Power Systems G007144 Owner's Manual

Section 1: Safety Information
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing
performance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator set. It
is designed to automatically supply electrical power to
operate critical loads during a mains (utility) power
failure.
This unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal
enclosure intended exclusively for outdoor installation.
This generator set will operate using either vapor
withdrawn liquid propane (LPG) or natural gas (NG).
NOTE: This generator set is intended to be used for
supplying typical residential loads such as induction
motors (sump pumps, refrigerators, air conditioners,
furnaces, etc.), electronic
monitor, TV, etc.), lighting loads, and microwaves, when
sized properly.
This unit is also equipped with a Wi-Fi® module, which
enables the owner to monitor the generator set status
from anywhere he or she has Internet access.
NOTE: Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance®.
If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact
the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD) for starting, operating, and servicing procedures.
This manual must be used in conjunction with the
appropriate installation manual.
NOTE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: The manufacturer
suggests this manual and the rules for safe operation be
copied and posted near the unit installation site. Safety
should be stressed to all operators and potential operators
of this equipment.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make technical
updates, corrections, and product revisions at any time
without notice.
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Safety Messages

Throughout this publication and on tags and decals
affixed to the generator set, three types of safety
messages are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Their definitions are as follows:
HAZARD WARNING
Yellow triangle with black border and
black symbol; indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
MANDATORY ACTION
Blue circle with white symbol; indicates
an action required to safeguard personal
health and / or avoid causing a
hazardous situation which could result in
death or serious injury.
PROHIBITION
Red ring with diagonal bar and black
symbol; indicates a prohibited action.
Performing the prohibited action may
cause a hazardous situation which could
result in death or serious injury.
NOTE
—
Notes provide additional information
important to a procedure or component.
These safety messages cannot eliminate the hazards
they indicate. Observing safety precautions and strict
compliance with the special instructions while performing
the action or service are essential to preventing
accidents.
The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of
the equipment. The owner's manual contains important
safety information and instructions that the manufacturer
recommends owners and operators review before using
the equipment. In addition, anyone who may need to
operate the generator set in an emergency outage
situation should be instructed on how to properly start
and operate the unit to be prepared for such an event.
Safety Information
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