Fire Hazards; Explosion Hazards - Generac Power Systems EcoGen G0070340 Installation Manuallines

Safety Rules & General Information

Fire Hazards

WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and
ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate
ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible
equipment damage, death or serious injury. (000217)
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
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire
extinguishers rated "ABC" by the NFPA. Discharged or
improperly rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish
electrical fires in automatic standby generators.
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.
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Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
established. Verify that the generator is installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and recommendations.
installation, do nothing that might alter a safe
installation and render the unit in noncompliance
with the aforementioned codes, standards, laws,
and regulations.
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Explosion Hazards

(000218)
(000219)
(000100a)
(000257)
(000147)
(OSHA) has
Following proper
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
Connection of fuel source must be done by a qualified
professional technician or contractor. Incorrect installation
of this unit will result in death, serious injury, and damage
to equipment and property damage.
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
(000192)
(000151)
(000174)
(000110)