Important Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols And Meanings - Briggs & Stratton InfoHub 6520 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the generator and
batteries.

Safety Symbols and Meanings

Electrical Shock
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol
may be used to represent the type of hazard. The signal
word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Addresses practices not related to personal injury
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every circumstance
that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual,
and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are, therefore,
not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method
or operating technique that the manufacturer does not
specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it is
safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the generator system unsafe.
WARNING This product contains lead and lead
compounds, known to the state of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
your hands after handling this product. Cancer and
Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING Shock Hazard. Installing low and high voltage
wire in same conduit could result in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
• Do not run low and high voltage wire in the same conduit
unless the insulation rating on ALL wiring is rated for 600V.
See NEC for more information.
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WARNING Equipment contains high voltage that could
cause electrocution resulting in death or serious injury.
• Despite the safe design of the system, operating this
equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being
careless could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Failure to properly ground equipment could
cause electrocution resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not touch bare wires.
• Do not use equipment with worn, frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged wiring.
• Do not handle electrical cords while standing in water, while
barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on
an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• Do not allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service equipment.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down all sources of electrical power and contact local
authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
NOTICE Improper treatment of equipment could damage it
and shorten its life.
• Use equipment only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs & Stratton.
• Do not expose equipment to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or
corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
Never work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off their
circuit breaker/fuse.
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