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Generac NP-66LPG Recreational Vehicle Generator
THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTS THAT THESE "RULES" FOR SAFE OPERATION BE COPIED AND
POSTED IN POTENTIAL HAZARD AREAS OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE
STRESSED TO ALL OPERATORS AND POTENTIAL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before operating or ser¬
vicing applicable equipment. Become familiar with this Owner's
Manual and with your generator. Safe, efficient and reliable
operation can only be achieved if generator is properly installed,
operated and maintained. Many accidents are caused by fail¬
ing to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions. The
manufacturer suggests that these GENERAL SAFETY RULES
be copied and posted in potential hazard areas of the recreational
vehicle. Safety should be stressed to all operators and poten¬
tial operators of equipment.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every circum¬
stance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this Manual
and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are, therefore, not all-
inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method or operating
technique Generac does not specifically recommend, you must
satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must also
make sure the procedure, work method or operating technique
that you chose does not render the generator to be unsafe.
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WARNING: 0
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
• For fire safety, the recreational vehicle generator must be properly
installed and maintained. Installation must always remain in com¬
pliance with applicable codes and standards. In addition, the
generator must be installed in conformance to the manufacturer's
detailed installation instructions. Following installation, nothing must
be done that might render the generator in noncompliance with such
codes, standards and instructions.
• The RV generator produces extremely high and dangerous elec¬
trical voltages and can cause dangerous, and possibly fatal, electrical
shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, etc. while the unit
is running. If you must work around an operating generator, stand
on an insulated, dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• Never work on this equipment or handle any electrical device while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
Dangerous electrical shock will result.
• Have the generator properly grounded (bonded) during installation
onto the vehicle, either by solid mounting to the vehicle frame or
chassis or by means of an approved bonding conductor. DO NOT
disconnect the bonding conductor, if so equipped. DO NOT recon¬
nect the bonding conductor to any generator part that might be
removed or disassembled during routine maintenance. If the ground¬
ing conductor must be replaced, use only a flexible conductor that
is of No. 8 AWG copper wire minimum.
In case of accident caused by electric shock, shut down the source
of electrical power down at once. If this cannot be done, free victim
from live conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM.
Use a dry board, dry rope, or other non-conducting implement to
free the victim from live conductor.
Inspect fuel system frequently for leaks or damage. Repair or
replace any damaged or leaking component immediately. Never
attempt to change, alter or modify the generator fuel system in any
way that might affect safety or compliance with applicable codes
and standards.
The generator engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas
through its exhaust system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in suf¬
ficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death.
This exhaust system must have been properly installed, in strict com¬
pliance with applicable codes and standards. Following installation,
you must do nothing that might render the system unsafe or in non-
compliance with such codes and standards. The generator
compartment must be completely vapor sealed from vehicle inte¬
rior. There must be no possibility of exhaust fumes entering the
vehicle interior. Never operate this equipment with a leaking or
defective exhaust system.
Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on
the unit can stress and break parts and may result in dangerous,
fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel, and oil
immediately Never leave oily or fuel soaked rags in the generator
compartment or on the generator itself. Keep the area around the
generator clean and free of debris.
Adequate ventilation is required to expel toxic fumes and gasoline
vapors from the generator compartment. Do not alter the installa¬
tion of this equipment in any manner that might obstruct air and
ventilation openings. Such openings must be kept clear and unob¬
structed.
Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans and other
moving parts of this equipment. Never remove any drive belt or fan
guards while the unit is operating.
Inspect the generator periodically. Repair or replace all damaged
or defective parts immediately.
This generator uses LP gas (propane) as a fuel. Liquid Propane
gas is highly EXPLOSIVE. The gas is heavier than air and tends
to settle in low areas where even the slightest spark can ignite the
gas and cause an explosion.
Before performing any maintenance on the generator set, discon¬
nect its battery cables to prevent accidental start up. Disconnect
the cable from the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or
(-) first. Reconnect that cable last.
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