Co Protect - DeWalt DXGNR 6500 Instruction Manual

CO PROTECT

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Shut-off
System (if equipped)
The CO PROTECT module monitors for the accumula-
tion of poisonous CO gas found in engine exhaust when
the generator is running. If CO PROTECT detects
increasing levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the
engine. CO PROTECT only monitors when the engine is
running. Generators are intended to be used outdoors,
far from occupied buildings and the exhaust pointed
away from personnel and buildings. However, if misused
and operated in a location that results in the accumula-
tion of CO, like a house or even a garage with partially
opened door, CO PROTECT shuts off the engine, notifies
the user of what has happened and directs the user to
read the instruction action label for steps to take. CO
PROTECT is not a substitute for an indoor carbon mon-
oxide alarm.
As the user approaches the generator to investigate a
shut-off, a blinking RED light in the CO PROTECT badge
on the side of the generator provides notification that the
generator was shut off due to an accumulating CO haz-
ard. The RED light will blink for at least five minutes after
a CO shut-off. Move the generator to an open, outdoor
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area and point the exhaust away from people and occu-
pied buildings. Once relocated to a safe area, the gener-
ator can be restarted and the proper electrical
connections made to supply electrical power. The RED
light will stop blinking automatically upon engine re-start.
Introduce fresh air and ventilate the location where the
generator had shut down.
If a CO PROTECT system fault has occurred and no lon-
ger provides protection, the portable generator is shut off
automatically and the YELLOW light will blink for at least
five minutes in the CO PROTECT badge to notify the
user of the fault. The CO PROTECT module can only be
diagnosed and repaired by a trained technician at the
dealer. The generator can be re-started, but may con-
tinue to shut-off.
CO PROTECT will detect the accumulation of Carbon
Monoxide from other fuel burning sources such as
engine powered tools or propane heaters used in the
area of operation. For example, if another generator is
used and the exhaust is pointed at a CO PROTECT
equipped generator, CO PROTECT may initiate a shut-
off due to rising CO levels. This is not an error. Hazard-
ous Carbon Monoxide has been detected. The user must
take action to move and re-direct these devices to better
dissipate Carbon Monoxide far away from personnel and
occupied buildings.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF - SEE ACTION LABEL
SHUTOFF AUTOMÁTICO - VER ETIQUETA DE ACCIÓN
ARRÊT AUTOMATIQUE - VOIR ÉTIQUETTE D'ACTION
CONTACT DEALER
CONTACTO DISTRIBUIDOR
CONTACTER UN REVENDEUR
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