Section 1: Introduction And Safety; Introduction; Read This Manual Thoroughly; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems Deep Sea Electronics G8601 Owner's Manual

Section 1: Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems,
Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high
performance, efficient operation and years of use when
maintained properly.
The information in this manual is accurate based on prod-
ucts produced at the time of publication. The manufac-
turer reserves the right to make technical updates,
corrections, and product revisions at any time without
notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand man-
ual completely before using product.Failure
to completely understand manual and prod-
uct could result in death or serious injury.
If any section of this manual is not understood, contact
the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or visit
ing, operating, and servicing procedures. The owner is re-
sponsible for proper maintenance and safe use of the
unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This
manual contains important instructions that must be fol-
lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of
the unit and its components. Always supply this manual
to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them
on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in
case of emergency.

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this
manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are
not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or op-
erating technique that the manufacturer does not specifi-
cally recommend, verify that it is safe for others and does
not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals af-
fixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special in-
structions about a particular operation that may be haz-
ardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:
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DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to
a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.

General Hazards

DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and regu-
lations. Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel
may install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Fail-
ure to follow proper installation requirements could result
in death, serious injury, and equipment or property
damage.

Electrical Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution.Contact with bare wires, termi-
nals, and connections while generator is run-
ning will result in death or serious injury.
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