Westinghouse WGen9500DFc User Manual page 6

SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• NEVER use the generator to power medical support • NEVER use the generator to power medical support
equipment. equipment.
• DO NOT operate the generator when you are tired or • DO NOT operate the generator when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are • DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged. worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
• All electrical tools and appliances operated from this • All electrical tools and appliances operated from this
generator must be properly grounded by use of a third generator must be properly grounded by use of a third
wire or be double-insulated. wire or be double-insulated.
• When this generator is used to supply a building wiring • When this generator is used to supply a building wiring
system the generator must be installed by a qualified system the generator must be installed by a qualified
electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a
separately derived system in accordance with NFPA 70, separately derived system in accordance with NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code. National Electrical Code.
• If you begin to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using • If you begin to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using
the generator, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a the generator, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a
doctor, as you can have carbon monoxide poisoning. doctor, as you can have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, • Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents as recommended by the US Department and vents as recommended by the US Department
of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Your specific home and/or wind Control and Prevention. Your specific home and/or wind
conditions may require additional distance. conditions may require additional distance.
• While operating and storing, keep at least five feet • While operating and storing, keep at least five feet
of clearance on all sides of the generator, including of clearance on all sides of the generator, including
overhead. Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30 overhead. Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30
minutes before storage. Heat created by the muffler and minutes before storage. Heat created by the muffler and
exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious
burns and/or ignite combustible objects. burns and/or ignite combustible objects.
• DO NOT touch the muffler or engine. They are very • DO NOT touch the muffler or engine. They are very
HOT and will cause severe burns. DO NOT put body HOT and will cause severe burns. DO NOT put body
parts or any flammable or combustible materials in the parts or any flammable or combustible materials in the
direct path of the exhaust. direct path of the exhaust.
• ALWAYS remove any tools or other service equipment • ALWAYS remove any tools or other service equipment
used during maintenance away from the generator used during maintenance away from the generator
before operating. before operating.
• Avoid skin contact with engine oil or gasoline. Wear • Avoid skin contact with engine oil or gasoline. Wear
protective clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed protective clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed
skin with soap and water. skin with soap and water.
• A transfer switch must be installed by a licensed • A transfer switch must be installed by a licensed
electrician approved by the authority having jurisdiction. electrician approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
The installation must comply with all applicable laws The installation must comply with all applicable laws
and electrical codes. and electrical codes.
FUEL SAFETY FUEL SAFETY
• Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline. • Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
• DO NOT smoke when filling the generator with gasoline. • DO NOT smoke when filling the generator with gasoline.
• DO NOT allow the generator's gas tank to overflow • DO NOT allow the generator's gas tank to overflow
when filling. when filling.
• Shut down the engine and allow it to cool for two • Shut down the engine and allow it to cool for two
minutes before adding gasoline or oil to the generator. minutes before adding gasoline or oil to the generator.
• NEVER remove the fuel cap when the generator is • NEVER remove the fuel cap when the generator is
running. Shut off the engine and allow the unit to cool at running. Shut off the engine and allow the unit to cool at
least two minutes. least two minutes.
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• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure, keep • Remove the fuel cap slowly to release pressure, keep
fuel from escaping around the cap, and to avoid the fuel from escaping around the cap, and to avoid the
heat from the muffler igniting fuel vapors. Tighten the heat from the muffler igniting fuel vapors. Tighten the
fuel cap securely after refueling. fuel cap securely after refueling.
• Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. • Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.
• NEVER attempt to burn off spilled fuel. • NEVER attempt to burn off spilled fuel.
• NEVER overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to • NEVER overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to
expand. Overfilling the fuel tank can result in a sudden expand. Overfilling the fuel tank can result in a sudden
overflow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline overflow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline
coming in contact with HOT surfaces. coming in contact with HOT surfaces.
• Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the generator, • Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the generator,
wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly. wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly.
Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before operating the Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before operating the
generator. generator.
• Wear eye protection while refueling. • Wear eye protection while refueling.
• NEVER use gasoline as a cleaning agent. • NEVER use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
• Store any containers containing gasoline or LPG/ • Store any containers containing gasoline or LPG/
propane in a well-ventilated area, away from any propane in a well-ventilated area, away from any
combustibles or source of ignition. combustibles or source of ignition.
GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPOR (GAS) GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPOR (GAS)
Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline and LPG/propane Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline and LPG/propane
are highly explosive and flammable and can cause are highly explosive and flammable and can cause
severe burns or death. severe burns or death.
• In case of a gas fire, DO NOT attempt to extinguish • In case of a gas fire, DO NOT attempt to extinguish
the flame if the fuel tank valve is in the ON position. the flame if the fuel tank valve is in the ON position.
Introducing an extinguisher to a generator with an open Introducing an extinguisher to a generator with an open
fuel valve could create an explosion hazard. fuel valve could create an explosion hazard.
• Gas has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential • Gas has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential
leaks quickly. leaks quickly.
• Gas vapors can cause a fire if ignited. • Gas vapors can cause a fire if ignited.
• Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up • Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if it comes in contact with the skin. immediately if it comes in contact with the skin.
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG/PROPANE) LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG/PROPANE)
Fire and explosion hazard. NEVER use a gas container, Fire and explosion hazard. NEVER use a gas container,
LPG/propane connector hose, LPG/propane tank or any LPG/propane connector hose, LPG/propane tank or any
other fuel item that appears to be damaged. other fuel item that appears to be damaged.
Fire and explosion hazard. Only use approved LPG/ Fire and explosion hazard. Only use approved LPG/
propane tanks with an Overfilling Prevention Device propane tanks with an Overfilling Prevention Device
(OPD) valve. ALWAYS keep the tank in a vertical position (OPD) valve. ALWAYS keep the tank in a vertical position
with the valve on top and placed at ground level on a with the valve on top and placed at ground level on a
flat surface. DO NOT allow tanks to be near any heat flat surface. DO NOT allow tanks to be near any heat
source. When transporting and storing, turn the propane source. When transporting and storing, turn the propane
tank valve to the fully closed position and disconnect the tank valve to the fully closed position and disconnect the
tank. Make sure to ALWAYS cover the generator inlet tank. Make sure to ALWAYS cover the generator inlet
and tank outlet with protective plastic caps. and tank outlet with protective plastic caps.
DANGER DANGER
WARNING WARNING
CAUTION CAUTION