Briggs & Stratton 040661 Installation And Operation Manual page 6

Safety Messages
WARNING
Installing low- and high-voltage wire in the same
conduit could cause electric shock or burns, resulting
in death or serious injury.
• Do not run low- and high-voltage wire in the same
conduit unless the insulation rating on ALL wiring
is rated for 600V. See National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 70 for more information.
WARNING
ignite combustibles or structures, resulting in death
or serious injury.
• The exhaust outlet of the enclosure must have at
least 5 ft (1.50 m) minimum clearance from any
structure, shrubs, trees, or any kind of vegetation.
• An enclosure must be at least 5 ft (1.50 m) from
windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs, or
vegetation over 12 inches (30.50 cm) in height.
• An enclosure must have a minimum of 5 ft (1.50 m)
overhead clearance from any structure, overhang,
or trees.
• DO NOT place enclosure under a deck or other type
of structure that may confine airflow.
• Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed
and maintained indoors according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Carbon monoxide
alarms cannot detect smoke.
• Do not place an enclosure in a manner other than
shown in illustrations.
WARNING
ignite combustibles and cause a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Remove all combustible materials from the inside
of the generator compartment and the surrounding
area.
WARNING
extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion
can cause severe burns or death.
• Never start and run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
removed.
Hazardous Voltage –
Exhaust heat/gases could
Exhaust heat/gases could
Gaseous vapors are
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
the generator may crank and start without warning,
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not connect the negative (-) cable at the battery
until the installation is complete.
• Before servicing the generator, stop the generator
and disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
WARNING
with power lines could cause electric shock or burns,
resulting in death or serious injury.
• If using lifting or hoisting equipment, DO NOT
contact any power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move the generator without
assistance.
WARNING
gas are extremely flammable and explosive, which
could cause burns, fire, or explosion, resulting in
death or serious injury.
• A licensed professional must perform the
installation.
• Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37
and other applicable fuel-gas codes.
• Before placing the generator into service, the fuel
system lines must be properly purged and leak-
tested.
• NO leakage is permitted.
• DO NOT operate the engine if you smell fuel.
• The generator features an automatic safety gas fuel
shut-off valve.
• DO NOT operate equipment if the shut-off valve is
missing or inoperative.
• Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas is heavier than air
and settles in low areas.
• Natural gas is lighter than air and collects in high
areas.
• The slightest spark could ignite these fuels and
cause an explosion.
• DO NOT light a cigarette and DO NOT smoke.
• Inspect the fuel system periodically.
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With the battery connected,
Hazardous Voltage - Contact
Propane and natural
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