Generac Power Systems RG02224 Owner's Manual page 7

Fire Hazards
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.
NOTE: Comply with regulations of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Also, ensure
the generator is installed in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions and recommendations. Following cor-
rect installation, do nothing which might alter a safe
installation 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.
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.
Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators Owner's Manual
(W000218)
Explosion Hazards
(W000219)
Battery Hazards
(D000144)
(D000104)
(D000188)
(D000150)
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.
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
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will re-
sult in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire. Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solu-
tion can cause burns and blindness. If elec-
trolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush with water
and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases
while charging. Keep fire and spark away.
Wear protective gear when working with bat-
teries. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
Safety
(D000145)
(D000192)
(D000188)
(W000162)
(W000137)
(W000164)
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