Explosion Hazards; Battery Hazards - Generac Power Systems EcoGen 15 kW Owner's Manual

Safety Information
WARNING
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
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
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards for
safety equipment required when working with a live
electrical system. Failure to use required safety
equipment 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.
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Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000218)
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
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Battery Hazards

(000257)
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
(000147)
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000192)
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
(000151a)
DANGER
WARNING
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
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