General Hazards - Generac Power Systems PWRcell Series Installation Manual

Safety Rules & General Information

General Hazards

DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must
always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws
and regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Electrocution. Potentially lethal voltages are generated
by this equipment. Render the equipment safe before
attempting repairs or maintenance. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
WARNING
Electric shock. Only a trained and licensed electrician
should perform wiring and connections to unit. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
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
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Connect only to REbus-compatible
devices to the DC bus. Never connect to any other DC
power source. Connecting to other DC power sources
could result in equipment damage.
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•
Connecting the PWRcell system to the electric util-
ity grid must only be done after receiving prior
approval from the utility company.
• Only competent, qualified personnel should install,
operate, and service this equipment. Strictly com-
ply to local, state, and national electrical and build-
(000190)
ing codes. When using this equipment, comply with
regulations established by the National Electrical
Code (NEC), CSA Standard; the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or the
local agency for workplace health and safety.
•
Protection against lightning surges in accordance
with local electric codes is the responsibility of the
(000187)
installer.
NOTE: Lightning damage is not covered by warranty.
•
If working on energized equipment while standing
on metal or concrete, place insulative mats over a
dry wood platform. Work on this equipment only
while standing on such insulative mats.
(000182a)
• Never work on this equipment while physically or
mentally fatigued.
• Any voltage measurements should be performed
with a meter that meets UL3111 safety standards,
and meets or exceeds overvoltage class CAT III.
(000155a)
(000215)
(000209b)
(000598a)
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