Generac Power Systems RG10090 Owner's Manual page 7

Fire Hazards
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and ven-
tilating airflow around the generator. Inad-
equate ventilation could result in fire hazard,
possible equipment damage, death or seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply
with all local, state, and national electrical
building codes. Noncompliance could result
in unsafe operation, equipment damage,
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire extin-
guishers rated "ABC" by the NFPA. Dis-
charged or improperly rated fire
extinguishers will not extinguish electrical
fires in automatic standby generators.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Comply with regulations the local agency for workplace
health and safety has established. Also, verify that the
generator is installed in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions and recommendations. Following
proper installation, do nothing that might alter a safe in-
stallation and render the unit in noncompliance with the
aforementioned codes, standards, laws, and regulations.
Electrical Hazards
DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, termi-
nals, and connections while generator is run-
ning will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators Owner's Manual
(W000217)
(W000218)
(W000219)
(W000147)
Explosion Hazards
Explosion and fire. Connection of fuel source must be
done by a qualified professional technician or contractor.
Incorrect installation of this unit will result in death, seri-
(D000144)
ous injury, and property and equipment damage.
(D000104)
Safety Rules & General Information
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will re-
sult in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the
electrical system of any building unless a li-
censed electrician has installed an approved
transfer switch. Failure to do so will result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. In the event of electrical acci-
dent, immediately shut power OFF. Use non-
conductive implements to free victim from
live conductor. Apply first aid and get medical
help. Failure to do so will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and
standards for safety equipment required
when working with a live electrical system.
Failure to use required safety equipment
could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are ex-
tremely flammable and explosive. No leak-
age of fuel is permitted. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death or
serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(D000188)
(D000150)
(D000145)
(W000257)
(D000192)
(D000151)
(D000174)
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