Electrical Hazards; Fire Hazards; Explosion Hazards - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

WARNING
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.
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.

Electrical Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
DANGER
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators

Fire Hazards

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Comply with regulations the local agency for
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workplace health and safety has established.
Also, verify that the generator is installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions
proper installation, do nothing that might alter
(000152) a safe installation and render the unit in non-
compliance with the aforementioned codes,
standards, laws, and regulations.

Explosion Hazards

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Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is
permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so will result in death or serious injury.
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Explosion and fire. Connection of fuel source must be
completed by a qualified professional technician or contractor.
Incorrect installation of this unit will result in death, serious
injury, and property and equipment damage.
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Safety Rules & General Information
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and ventilating
airflow around the generator. Inadequate ventilation
could result in fire hazard, possible equipment
damage, death or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire extinguishers
rated "ABC" by the NFPA. Discharged or improperly
rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish electrical
fires in automatic standby generators.
WARNING
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards for
safety equipment required when working with a live
electrical system. Failure to use required safety
equipment could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
and recommendations.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
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Following
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