Explosion Hazards; Lifting Hazards; Battery Hazards - Generac Power Systems Protector Series Installation Manuallines

Safety Rules & General Information
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire
extinguishers rated "ABC" by the NFPA. Discharged or
improperly rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish
electrical fires in automatic standby generators.
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) has established, or with
equivalent standards. Also, verify that the unit is applied,
used, and maintained in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions and recommendations. Do nothing
that might alter safe application/usage and render the
unit in noncompliance with the aforementioned codes,
standards, laws, and regulations.

Explosion Hazards

DANGER
Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is
permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Connection of fuel source must be
completed by a qualified professional technician or
contractor. Incorrect installation of this unit will result in
death, serious injury, and property and equipment damage.
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
4
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
(000219)

Lifting Hazards

Risk of electrocution. Avoid touching overhead
(000100a)
power lines when lifting or hoisting generator.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
Personal injury. Excessive weight. Use only
(000147)
appropriate lifting eyes and lifting equipment to
lift unit. Improper lifting techniques could result in
equipment damage, death or serious injury.
Personal injury. Failure to properly connect
lifting cables, chains, or straps could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting hook if there are
signs of damage or corrosion. Doing so could result
in death, serious injury, or property damage.
(000192)
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting eye if there are
signs of damage or corrosion. Doing socould result
in death, serious injury, or property damage.
(000151a)

Battery Hazards

Personal Injury. Verify all fasteners are properly
tightened prior to lifting unit. Failure to do so could
(000174) result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
Installation Guidelines For Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators
WARNING
(000110)
DANGER
(000245)
WARNING
(000224)
WARNING
(000346)
WARNING
(000349)
WARNING
(000433)
WARNING
(000351)