Risk Of Fire - GMC FCG001 Instruction Manual

Hazard
Attempting to fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running.
Sparks, fire, hot objects
Improper storage of fuel
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings.
Inadequate ventilation
for generator
Overfilling the fuel tank
– fuel spillage.

Risk of fire

What could happen
Fuel and fuel vapours can become
ignited by coming in contact with hot
components such as the muffler, engine
exhaust gases, or from an electrical
spark.
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause fuel or fuel vapours
to ignite.
Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly
secured could get into the hands of
children or other unqualified persons.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could result
in overheating of attachments and could
cause a fire.
Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the generator in
areas where the temperature exceeds
40° C. ambient (such as storage rooms
or garages) can interfere with its proper
ventilation features causing overheating
and possible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Spilled fuel and its vapours can become
ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.
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How to prevent it
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before
adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of
operation with a fire extinguisher certified
to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area.
Make sure there are no sources of
ignition near the generator.
Store fuel in an approved container
designed to hold fuel. Store container in
secure location to prevent use by others.
Never attempt to "speed-up" the engine
to obtain more performance. Both the
output voltage and frequency will be
thrown out of standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the user.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT INDOORS
OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
Use care in filling the tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is
secured tightly and check engine for
fuel leaks before starting engine. Move
generator away from refuelling area or
any spillage before starting engine. Allow
for fuel expansion. Never refuel with the
engine running.