Westinghouse WGen12000c User Manual page 6

SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• use the generator to power medical support
equipment.
• DO NOT operate the generator when you are tired or
• When this generator is used to supply a building wiring
electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a
separately derived system in accordance with NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
• Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents as recommended by the US Department
of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease
conditions may require additional distance.
• If you begin to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using
the generator, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a
doctor, as you can have carbon monoxide poisoning.
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of clearance on all sides of the generator, including
overhead. Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30
exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious
burns and/or ignite combustible objects.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
• All electrical tools and appliances operated from this
generator must be properly grounded by use of a third
wire or be double-insulated.
• DO NOT
HOT and will cause severe burns. Do not put body
direct path of the exhaust.
• ALWAYS remove any tools or other service equipment
used during maintenance from the generator before
operating.
• Avoid skin contact with engine oil or gasoline. Wear
protective clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed
skin with soap and water.
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FUEL SAFETY
• Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
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• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• Never remove the fuel cap when the generator is
running. Shut off the engine and allow the unit to cool
release pressure, keep fuel from escaping around the
cap,
vapors. Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
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coming in contact with HOT surfaces.
• Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the generator,
wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly.
Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before operating the
generator.
• Store any containers containing gasoline in a well-
ventilated area, away from any combustibles or source
of ignition.
GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPOR
Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline is highly explosive
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• Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if it comes in contact with the skin.
• Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect
potential leaks quickly.
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extinguished unless by doing so the fuel supply
extinguished and a supply of fuel is not turned OFF,
then an explosion hazard could be created.
• Gasoline expands
as gasoline needs room to expand if temperatures rise.
or contracts with ambient