Exhaust And Location Hazards; Electrical Hazards - Generac Power Systems iQ3500 Owner's Manual

Electrocution. Turn utility and emergency
power supplies to OFF before connecting power
source and load lines. Failure to do so will result
in death or serious injury.
Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Equipment and property damage. Do not operate unit on
uneven surfaces, or areas of excessive moisture, dirt, dust
or corrosive vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, property and equipment damage.
Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and appendages
away from moving parts. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
Hot Surfaces. When operting machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustables during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
Personal injury. Do not insert any object through the
air cooling slots. Generator can start at any time and
could result in death, serious injury, and unit damage.
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to
operate or service this equipment and could result in
death or serious injury.
Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator
as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged
parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result
in death or serious injury.
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
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DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
WARNING
• For safety reasons, it is recommended the
maintenance of this equipment be per-
formed by an IASD. Inspect the generator
regularly, and contact the nearest IASD for
parts needing repair or replacement.
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Exhaust and Location Hazards

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Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
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operation or damage to the generator.
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• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after
the generator has been running, move to
fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as
you could have carbon monoxide poison-
ing.
• NEVER run a generator indoors or in a
partly enclosed area such as garages.
• ONLY use outdoors and far away from win-
dows, doors, vents, crawl spaces and in an
area where adequate ventilation is avail-
able and will not accumulate deadly
exhaust gas.
• Using a fan or opening a door will not pro-
vide sufficient ventilation.
• Point muffler exhaust away from people
and occupied buildings.

Electrical Hazards

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DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system
as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with
local codes and/or standards. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of fire. Hot engine exhaust can ignite combustible
materials. Maintain at least 5 ft (1.5 m) clearance on all
sides of unit, including overhead. Failure to do so
could cause serious injury or property damage.
DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
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