Section 1: Safety Information; Introduction; Read This Manual Thoroughly; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems EcoGen 15 kW Owner's Manual

Section 1: Safety Information

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this compact, high perfor-
mance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator. In off-grid
applications as part of an alternative energy system, the
generator starts when the inverter or battery charger
detects the normal power source voltage has dropped
below a preset level. The generator powers the inverter
and, once battery voltage rises to an acceptable level,
the generator shuts down. Another off-grid application
may be for use in remote locations where the generator
powers a water pump for a village, campground, or live-
stock.
This unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal
enclosure intended exclusively for outdoor installation.
This generator will operate using either vapor withdrawn
liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NG).
NOTE: When sized correctly, this generator is suitable
for supplying typical residential loads such as induction
motors (sump pumps, refrigerators, air conditioners, fur-
naces, etc.), electronic components (computer, monitor,
TV, etc.), lighting loads, and microwaves. This unit is also
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equipped with a Wi-Fi module, which allows the genera-
tor owner to monitor generator status from anywhere
they have Internet access.
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NOTE: Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alli-
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The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The manu-
facturer reserves the right to make technical updates,
corrections, and product revisions at any time without
notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

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.
If any section of this manual is not understood, contact
the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or visit
ing, operating, and servicing procedures. The owner is
responsible for correct maintenance and safe use of the
unit.
This manual must be used in conjunction with all other
supporting product documentation supplied with the
product.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This
manual contains important instructions that must be fol-
lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of
the unit and its components. Always supply this manual
to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them
on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in
case of emergency.

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this
manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are
not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or
operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe-
cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and
does not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be haz-
ardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to
a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.
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