Westinghouse WGen7500s User Manual page 7

SAFETY
Before using the ground terminal, consult a qualified
electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having
jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that apply to
the intended use of the generator.
DISCONNECTING THE BONDED NEUTRAL
See Figure 3.
The bonded neutral should only be removed under
specific circumstances. Consult a qualified electrician
to determine if circumstances require disconnecting
the bonded neutral.
l Remove the alternator cover.
l Remove the yellow bonded jumper wire from the ground
bolt and unmarked terminal connection. Reinstall the
bolts and tighten securely.
l Keep the bonded jumper wire in a secure location
so that the generator can be returned to the original
configuration.
NOTICE
UNBONDED" Label over the "NEUTRAL BONDED
TO FRAME" label on the front of the control panel.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GASOLINE
AND GASOLINE VAPOR
DANGER
Gasoline is highly explosive and flammable and
can cause severe burns or death.
WARNING
loosen or remove the fuel cap while the generator
is running. Turn the unit off and allow it to cool for at
least five minutes before adding gasoline. Loosen
the fuel cap slowly.
WARNING
not attempt to extinguish the flame if the fuel valve
is in the ON position. Introducing an extinguisher to
a generator with an open fuel switch could create
an explosion hazard.
l Fire Hazard. Gasoline is highly flammable. Handle with
care.
l Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
l Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if it comes in contact with the skin.
l Do not store gasoline near furnaces, water heaters,
or any other appliances that produce heat or have
automatic ignitions.
l Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other sources of ignition.
l Store any containers containing gasoline in a well-
ventilated area, away from any combustibles or source
of ignition.
Apply a new "NEUTRAL
Fire and explosion hazard.
Fire and Burn Hazard. NEVER
In case of a gasoline fire, do
FIG. 3
A - Ground Terminal
B - Ground Bolt
C - Bonded Jumper Wire (Yellow)
D - Unmarked Terminal Connection
l ALWAYS store gasoline in a container approved
for gasoline. Unapproved containers can break or
deteriorate allowing gasoline or gasoline vapors to
escape which can create a serious hazard.
l Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect
potential leaks quickly.
l Gas vapors can cause a fire if ignited.
l Do not smoke when handling fuel, adding fuel to the
generator, or emptying the gas tank.
l Wear eye protection while refueling.
l Before adding fuel to the generator, turn the unit off and
allow it to cool a minimum of five minutes. If necessary,
move the unit to level ground.
l Do not remove the fuel tank cap when the generator is
running.
A
B
C
D
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