Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information; Introduction; Read This Manual Thoroughly; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems PWRgenerator 9 kW Installation Manuallines

Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this PWRgenerator, a compact,
high performance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator. It
is designed to automatically supply direct current (DC)
electrical power to the Generac PWRcell Clean Energy
System for the purpose of charging storage batteries
during utility outages or periods of low solar output.
This unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal
enclosure intended exclusively for outdoor installation.
This generator will operate using either vapor withdrawn
liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NG).
NOTE: This unit is specifically designed as a backup
power source and to communicate with the PWRcell
inverter. PWRgenerator will charge PWRcell batteries
when solar cells through PVLink™ and utility power are
not sufficient to maintain minimum battery state of
charge.
NOTE: California Residents: This unit may only be uti-
lized as an emergency backup power source, use only
when grid power is unavailable.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The manu-
facturer reserves the right to make technical updates,
corrections, and product revisions at any time without
notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

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.
If any section of this manual is not understood, contact
the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or visit
ing, operating, and servicing procedures. The owner is
responsible for correct maintenance and safe use of the
unit.
This manual must be used in conjunction with all other
supporting product documentation supplied with the
product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This
manual contains important instructions that must be fol-
lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of
the unit and its components. Always supply this manual
to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them
on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in
case of emergency.
Installation Guidelines for PWRgenerator Air-Cooled Generators
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Safety Rules & General Information

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in
this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit,
are not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method,
or operating technique that the manufacturer does not
specifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others
and does not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to
a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.
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