Generac Power Systems GUARDIAN 04077-2 Owner's Manual page 5

__Important Safety Instructions
Guardian Air-cooled 6 kW, 8 kW and 10 kW Generators
SAFETY RULES
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A ELECTRICAL HAZARDS A
• All generators covered by this manual produce
dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal
electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely
high and dangerous voltages to the transfer
switch as does the standby generator when it is
in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires, ter¬
minals, connections, etc., while the unit is run¬
ning. Ensure all appropriate covers, guards and
barriers are in place before operating the genera¬
tor. If you must work around an operating unit,
stand on an insulated, dry surface to reduce
shock hazard.
• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands
or feet are wet. DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL
SHOCK MAY RESULT.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the
frame and external electrically conductive parts
of the generator to be connected to an approved
earth ground. Local electrical codes also may
require proper grounding of the generator electri¬
cal system.
• After installing this home standby electrical sys¬
tem, the generator may crank and start at any
time without warning. When this occurs, load
circuits are transferred to the STANDBY (genera¬
tor) power source. To prevent possible injury if
such a start and transfer occur, always set the
generator's Auto/Off/Manual switch to its OFF
position before working on equipment and
remove the fuse.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock,
immediately shut down the source of electrical
power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the
victim from the live conductor. AVOID DIRECT
CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use a noncon¬
ducting implement, such as a rope or board, to
free the victim from the live conductor. If the vic¬
tim is unconscious, apply first aid and get imme¬
diate medical help.
• Never wear jewelry when working on this equip¬
ment. Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in
electric shock, or may get caught in moving com¬
ponents causing injury.
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FIRE HAZARDS
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• For fire safety, the generator must be installed
and maintained properly. Installation always
must comply with applicable codes, standards,
laws and regulations. Adhere strictly to local,
state and national electrical and building codes.
Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has estab¬
lished. Also, ensure that the generator is
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations. Following
proper installation, do nothing that might alter a
safe installation and render the unit in noncom¬
pliance with the aforementioned codes, stan¬
dards, laws and regulations.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all
times. Extinguishers rated ''ABC" by the National
Fire Protection Association are appropriate for
use on the standby electric system. Keep the
extinguisher properly charged and be familiar
with its use. If you have any question pertaining
to fire extinguishers, consult your local fire
department.
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EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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• Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any
fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure that no
combustible materials are left in the generator
compartment, or on or near the generator, as
FIRE or EXPLOSION may result. Keep the area
surrounding the generator clean and free from
debris.
• Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid
propane (LP) gas are extremely EXPLOSIVE.
Install the fuel supply system according to appli¬
cable fuel-gas codes. Before placing the home
standby electric system into service, fuel system
lines must be properly purged and leak tested
according to applicable code. After installation,
you must inspect the fuel system periodically for
leaks. No leakage is permitted.
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