Westinghouse WGen11500TFc User Manual page 5

SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
levels of carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odor-
less, and extremely poisonous gas. If you smell ex-
haust fumes, you are breathing carbon monoxide.
But, even if you do not smell exhaust fumes you may
be inhaling CO.
ONLY operate generators outside, in a well-ventilated
area. NEVER operate generators indoors, doing so
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
•  C orrect Use – ONLY use generators outside and
downwind, far away from windows, doors and vents.
ALWAYS direct exhaust away from occupied spac-
es. ALWAYS install battery-powered carbon monox-
ide detectors or plug-in carbon monoxide detectors
with battery back-up in living areas. See Figure 1.
•  I ncorrect Use – NEVER use a generator in your
home, garage, basement, attic, crawl space or any
other fully or partially enclosed area. Areas such as
these can allow dangerous levels of carbon mon-
oxide to accumulate. An open door or a running
fan WILL NOT provide adequate ventilation. See
 F igure 2.
If you start feeling dizzy, weak, or sick while using the
generator, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. Contact
a doctor. You may be experiencing carbon monoxide
poisoning.
DANGER
DO NOT connect to a building's electrical system un-
less the generator and a transfer switch have been
properly installed and the electrical output has been
verified by a qualified electrician. The connection
must isolate the generator power from utility power
and must comply with all applicable laws and elec-
trical codes. Failure to properly isolate the generator
power could cause property damage and create a
dangerous backfeed of electricity which could kill or
seriously injure utility workers.
DANGER
use the generator in a location that is wet or damp.
NEVER expose the generator to rain, snow, water
spray, or standing water while in use. Protect the gen-
erator from all hazardous weather conditions. Mois-
ture or ice can cause a short circuit or other malfunc-
tion in the electrical circuit.
WARNING
instructions, safety warnings, illustrations, and spec-
ifications provided with this product. Failure to follow
the manufacturer's instructions may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning that
can lead to death or serious injury.
Generator exhaust contains high
Fire and electrocution hazard.
Electrocution hazard. NEVER
Familiarize yourself with all the
FIG. 1
A
A - Exhaust (CO)
B - Only use OUTSIDE and FAR AWAY from windows, doors, and vents
C - CO detectors in living areas
FIG.2
A
A - Exhaust (CO)
B - Living area
C - Basement/crawlspace
D - Entryway/porch/mudroom
E - Garage
NOTICE
Install battery-powered carbon monox-
ide detectors or plug-in carbon monoxide detectors
with battery back-up in living areas.
l This product should ONLY be used outdoors.
l NEVER use a generator in your home, garage, basement,
attic, crawl space or any other fully or partially enclosed
area. Areas such as these can allow dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide to accumulate. Carbon monoxide
(CO), an invisible, odorless, and extremely poisonous
gas CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
l 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.
l The National Electrical Code requires the use of a transfer
switch or other suitable transfer equipment whenever a
portable generator is connected to a building's electrical
system. Transfer switches isolate generator power from
utility power and prevent backfeeding of electric power
into the utility system.
NOTE: A transfer switch must be installed by a quali-
fied electrician in accordance with applicable electrical
codes. Some jurisdictions may require the installation
to be inspected by local authorities. Keep all relevant
installation, inspection, and maintenance information.
C
B
D
E
B
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