Before Starting The Generator - Westinghouse iGen4500s Instruction Manual

3. Locate the two halves of the battery wiring
harness connector.
4. Assemble the connector by firmly pushing
the two halves together; each of the two male
pins should be inserted into the corresponding
female socket on the other half of the connector
as shown in Figure 11. The connector should be
assembled tightly with no appreciable gap left
between the two halves.
5. Replace the battery access cover.
Figure 11 – Assembling the Battery Wiring
Harness Connector
OPERA TION
BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR
Location Selection – Before starting the generator,
avoid exhaust and location hazards by verifying that:
• You have selected a location to operate the
generator that is outdoors and well ventilated.
• You have selected a location with a level and
solid surface on which to place the generator.
• You have selected a location that is at least 1.8 m
away from any building, other equipment or
combustible material.
• If the generator is located close to a building, it is
not located near any windows, doors or vents.
Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
Never use inside a home
or garage, even if doors
and windows are open.
The output of this generating set is
potentially lethal. The set should not
be connected to a fixed electrical
installation except by an appropriately
licensed person.
WARNING
Always operate the generator on a
level surface. Placing the generator
on a non-level surface can cause the
generator to tip over, causing fuel
and oil to spill. Spilt fuel can ignite if
it comes into contact with an ignition
source such as a very hot surface.
NOTICE
Only operate the generator on a solid, level
surface. Operating the generator on a surface with
loose material such as sand or grass clippings
can cause debris to be ingested by the generator
that could:
• Block cooling vents
• Block air intake system
NOTICE
Ensure that the generator is always kept
horizontal during handling, operation, storage
and transport. Flipping the generator over onto its
side, end or top will damage it.
DANGER
Only use outside and
far away from windows,
doors and vents.
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