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Never use t he generator
orany o fitsparts a sastep. Stepping
on the unit
canstress a nd break p arts, andmay result indangerous
operating
conditions
from leaking exhaust gases, fuelleakage,
oilleakage,
etc.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
All generators coveredby this manualproducedangerous electrical
voltagesand can causefatal electricalshock.Utility powerdelivers
extremely high and dangerous voltagesto thetransfer switchas does
the standbygenerator w henit is in operation. A voidcontactwith bare
wires,terminals,connections, etc.,whiletheunit is running.Ensure all
appropriate covers,guardsand barriersare in placebeforeoperating
the generator. I f youmustworkaroundan operatingunit, standon an
insulated,drysurfaceto reduceshockhazard.
Donot handleany kind of electricaldevicewhile standing in water,
whilebarefoot, o r whilehandsor feet arewet.DANGEROUS
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK MAY RESULT.
The NationalElectricalCode(NEC)requiresthe frame and external
electricallyconductiveparts of the generatorto be connected to an
approved earth ground.Localelectricalcodesalso mayrequireproper
grounding of the generator e lectricalsystem.
After the homestandbyelectricalsystemhas beeninstalledit will be
capableof crankingand startingat anytime whilein the "Auto" mode.
Whenthe unit starts in "Auto"the load circuits are transferred to the
STANDBY
(generator) power s ource. Toprevent possible injurywhen working
on the systemalwaysset the generator's A uto/Off/Manual switchto its
"OFF", r emove c ontrolpanel f usesanddisconnect the startingbattery.
In caseof accidentcaused byelectricshock, i mmediately s hut downthe
source of electricalpower. I f this is not possible,attemptto freethe
victimfromtheliveconductor. AVOID DIRECT C ONTACT
WITH THE VICTIM.
Usea non-conducting i mplement, s uch as a ropeor board,to freethe
victimfromtheliveconductor. If thevictim is unconscious, applyfirst aid
andgetimmediate medical h elp.
Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment.Jewelrycan
conductelectricityresulting in electric shock,or may get caught in
movingcomponents c ausinginjury.
A FIREHAZARDS A
Forfire safety,the generator m ustbe installed and maintained properly.
Installation a lwaysmustcomply with applicable codes,standards, l aws
andregulations. Adhere strictlyto localstateand national e lectrical a nd
building codes.Complywith regulations the Occupational Safetyand
Health Administration (OSHA) h as established. A lso, ensurethat the
generator i sinstalled in accordance w ith the manufacturer's i nstructions
and recommendations.
Followingproperinstallation, do nothingthat
might altera safeinstallation and render t heunitin noncompliance with
theaforementioned codes, s tandards, l awsand regulations.
Keep a fire extinguisher n earthe generatorat all times. Extinguishers
rated"ABC" bythe National F ireProtection Association areappropriate
for useon the standbyelectricsystem.Keep the extinguisher p roperly
charged and befamiliar with its use.If youhaveanyquestion pertaining
to fire extinguishers, consultyourlocalfire department.
/_ EXPLOSION H AZARDS/_
Do not smokearoundthe generator. W ipe up any fuel or oil spills
immediately. Ensurethat no combustible materialsare left in the
generatorcompartment,or on or near the generator,as FIRE or
EXPLOSION
mayresult.Keep the areasurrounding the generator c lean
andfreefrom debris.
Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas are
extremelyEXPLOSIVE. Install the fuel supply system accordingto
applicablefuel-gas codes.Beforeplacing the homestandbyelectric
systemintoservice, f uel system lines mustbeproperly purgedand leak
testedaccording to applicable code.Afterinstallation, y oumustinspect
the fuel systemperiodically for leaks.Noleakage is permitted.
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