General Hazards; Exhaust Hazards - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

Safety Rules & General Information
When contacting Generac Customer Service
about parts and service, always supply the
complete model and serial number of the unit
as given on its data decal located on the unit.
Record the model and serial numbers in the
spaces provided on the front cover of this
manual.

General Hazards

DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must
always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws
and regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Electrocution. Potentially lethal voltages are generated
by this equipment. Render the equipment safe before
attempting repairs or maintenance. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
WARNING
Equipment damage. This unit is not intended for use as a prime
power source. It is intended for use as an intermediate power
supply in the event of temporary power outage only. Doing so
could result in death, serious injury, and equipment damage.
WARNING
Electric shock. Only a trained and licensed electrician
should perform wiring and connections to unit. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
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Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
(000191)
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to
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operate or service this equipment and could result in
death or serious injury.
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
(000209b) official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator
(000130)
as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged
parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result
in death or serious injury.
• Inspect the generator regularly, and contact
the nearest IASD for parts needing repair or
replacement.
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Exhaust Hazards

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Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
WARNING
Moving Parts. Do not wear jewelry when
starting or operating this product. Wearing
jewelry while starting or operating this product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and
appendages away from moving parts. Failure
to do so could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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. Carbon monoxide can kill in
minutes. Operate this unit outdoors only.
Failure to do so will cause death or serious
injury.
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