Exhaust Hazards; Electrical Hazards; Fire Hazards - Generac Power Systems D3.4L G16 Extended Tank Installation Manuallines

Exhaust Hazards

DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
• Generator must be installed and operated outdoors
only.

Electrical Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
DANGER
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000103)
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
(000178a)
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000146)

Fire Hazards

ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury. (000217)
(000144)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply
with all local, state, and national electrical
building codes. Noncompliance could result in unsafe
operation, equipment damage, death or serious injury.
(000150)
extinguishers rated "ABC" by the NFPA. Discharged or
improperly rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish
electrical fires in automatic standby generators.
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and
(000237)
standards for safety equipment required when
working with a live electrical system. Failure
to use required safety equipment could result
in death or serious injury.
(000152)
Safety Rules & General Information
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
WARNING
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire
WARNING
(000188)
(000104)
(000145)
(000218)
(000219)
(000257)
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