Westinghouse iGen4500DFcv User Manual page 6

SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• NEVER use the generator to power medical support
equipment.
• DO NOT operate the generator when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• When this generator is used to supply a building wiring
system the generator must be installed by a qualified
electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a
separately derived system in accordance with NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
• Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents as recommended by the US Department
of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Your specific home and/or wind
conditions may require additional distance.
• If you begin to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using
the generator, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a
doctor, as you can have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• While operating and storing, keep at least five feet
of clearance on all sides of the generator, including
overhead. Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30
minutes before storage. Heat created by the muffler and
exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious
burns and/or ignite combustible objects.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
• All electrical tools and appliances operated from this
generator must be properly grounded by use of a third
wire or be double-insulated.
• DO NOT touch the muffler or engine. They are very
HOT and will cause severe burns. DO NOT put body
parts or any flammable or combustible materials in the
direct path of the exhaust.
• ALWAYS remove any tools or other service equipment
used during maintenance away from the generator
before operating.
• Avoid skin contact with engine oil or gasoline. Wear
protective clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed
skin with soap and water.
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FUEL SAFETY
• Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
• DO NOT smoke when filling the generator with gasoline.
• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• NEVER remove the fuel cap when the generator is
running. Shut off the engine and allow the unit to cool
at least two minutes. Remove the fuel cap slowly to
release pressure, keep fuel from escaping around the
cap, and to avoid the heat from the muffler igniting fuel
vapors. Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
• NEVER overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to
expand. Overfilling the fuel tank can result in a sudden
overflow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline
coming in contact with HOT surfaces.
• Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the generator,
wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly.
Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before operating the
generator.
• DO NOT allow the generator's gas tank to overflow
when filling.
• Store any containers containing gasoline or LPG/
propane in a well-ventilated area, away from any
combustibles or source of ignition.
GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPOR
Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline and LPG/propane
are highly explosive and flammable and can cause
severe burns or death.
• Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
• Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion if ignited.
• Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if it comes in contact with the skin.
• Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect
potential leaks quickly.
• In any petroleum gas fire, flames should not be
extinguished unless by doing so the fuel supply
valve can be turned OFF. This is because if a fire is
extinguished and a supply of fuel is not turned OFF,
then an explosion hazard could be created.
• Gasoline expands
temperatures. Never fill the gasoline tank to full capacity,
as gasoline needs room to expand if temperatures rise.
or contracts with ambient