Pramac S3100 User Manual page 6

WARNING: DO NOT STORE THIS GENERATOR
SET IN ANY LOCATION WHERE GASOLINE
FUMES COULD
CONTACT WITH SPARKS, A PILOT LIGHT OR AN OPEN
FLAME. IMPROPER STORAGE OF THIS GENERATOR
COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
EXHAUST GASES
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR
WITHIN AN ENCLOSED AREA. THE EXHAUST GASES OF
THIS GENERATOR EMIT "DEADLY" CARBON MONOXIDE.
EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, SEVERE
SICKNESS OR DEATH.
BURNS AND SCALDS
CAUTION: KEEP HANDS, BODY PARTS, HAIR AND
CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE "HOT" PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR SET DURING AND AFTER OPERATION. THE
EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THE GENERATOR IN GENERAL,
CAN REMAIN VERY HOT EVEN AFTER BEING SHUT DOWN.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CAUTION: INSPECT
REGULARLY TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
LEAKY EXHAUST SYSTEMS
LEVELS.
DIRECT THE "LOUD" SIDES OF THE
CAUTION:
GENERATOR INTO OPEN SPACES AVOIDING
REVERBERATION FROM WALLS OR BUILDINGS
THUS AMPLIFYING THE SOUND.
CAUTION: INSPECT THE SPARK ARRESTOR
PERIODICALLY.
REQUIRED IN SOME AREAS AND MINIMIZE THE
RISK OF FIRE FROM SPARKS EMMITTED FROM THE
EXHAUST.
CAUTION: NEVER DRAIN OR DISPOSE OF
ENGINE OIL INTO THE GROUND OR DOMESTIC
WASTE WATER SYSTEMS.
GENERAL SAFETY
Always follow National and Local electrical codes
pertaining to generators. All local and national codes
supersede rules or information provided in this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR
IF THE AMBIENT
104ºF/40ºC.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY
OF THE GENERATOR. THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL
LOADS AT EACH OUTLET MUST BE ADDED TO
DETERMINE THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL LOAD. THE TOTAL
LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE
GENERATOR. IF THE DRIVEN APPARATUS DOES NOT LIST
WATTAGE, BUT ONLY AMPERAGE, WATTAGE MAY BE
POTENTIALLY COME INTO
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
WILL INCREASE NOISE
SPARK ARRESTORS
TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS
DETERMINED
VOLTAGE (WATTS = AMPS X VOLTS).
CAUTION: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE-GOVERNED
SPEED. THE GENERATOR OPERATES AT A NOMINAL
SPEED OF 3600 RPM. INCREASES IN SPEED OVER THE
3600 RPM NOMINAL WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF
PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO ROTATIONAL STRESSES ON
THE ROTATING
GENERATOR AT SPEEDS BELOW THE NOMINAL 3600 RPM
COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR OR
DRIVEN APPARATUS DUE TO LOW VOLTAGE
OUTPUT.
WARNING: REFER TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODES TO DETERMINE GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS AS
THIS CAN VARY PER APPLICATION. THE GENERATOR IS
GROUNDED INTERNALLY NEUTRAL TO FRAME. WHERE
APPLICATIONS
CONNECTION MUST BE MADE FROM THE GENERATOR TO
A SOLID EARTH GROUND. A CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF
SPLICE-FREE COPPER CABLE, NO SMALLER
THAN 6 AWG, SHALL BE USED FOR THE
CONDUCTOR.

When moving or transporting this generator, take
proper precautions to avoid fuel spillage. Further,
always use common sense when lifting this
generator. An adequate number of people and
proper lifting methods must be used.

Do not cover the generator while it is running or
immediately after shutdown. Always allow time to
cool down before covering.

Do not operate this generator unless it is in good
mechanical and electrical condition.

Always keep hands, body parts, hair and clothing
well away from the rotating parts of the generator.

Do not start this generator with connected devices
turned "ON". Always make sure that connected
devices are disconnected from the generator or
turned "OFF" before starting the generator.

Generators operating on job or construction sites
ARE
may be required to have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters) receptacles.

Use only grounded extension cords in good
condition and make sure that the wire size within the
extension cords is of sufficient size to safely carry
the surge output of the generator.

Never handle extension cords or electrical circuits if
standing in water or if standing in a damp area.
BATTERY SAFETY
WARNING: STORAGE BATTERIES PRODUCE AND
RELEASE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS WHEN
CHARGING. THE SLIGHTEST SPARK, FLAME OR
BURNING ASH CAN IGNITE THESE GASES CAUSING A
SERIOUS EXPLOSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BLINDNESS
OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES. WEAR EYE PROTECTION,
RUBBER APRON AND RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING
AROUND A BATTERY OR PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE.
BATTERY FLUID IS AN EXTREMELY CAUSTIC SULFURIC
ACID, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. ALWAYS
DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE FROM
THE BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE
OR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON
THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE.
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REQUIRE EXTERNAL GROUNDING,
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