Westinghouse iGen11000DFc 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 spaces.
Always install battery-powered carbon monoxide
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
monoxide to accumulate. An open door or a run-
ning fan WILL NOT provide adequate ventilation.
See Figure 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
not connect to a building's electrical system unless 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 electrical 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. Moisture
or ice can cause a short circuit or other malfunction 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. Do
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 mon-
oxide 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 qualified
electrician in accordance with applicable electrical codes.
Some jurisdictions may require the installation to be in-
spected by local authorities. Keep all relevant installation,
inspection, and maintenance information.
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B
D
E
B
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