Portable Generator Location - Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual

Portable Generator Location

Before starting the portable generator there are two equally
important safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning and fire that must be addressed.
NOTICE Satisfying the RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING location requirements may not satisfy the fire
location requirements. Satisfying the RISK OF FIRE location
requirements may not satisfy the CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING location requirements.
Operation Location of Portable Generator to REDUCE THE
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
All fossil fuel burning equipment, such as a portable
generator, contains carbon monoxide (CO) gas in the engine
exhaust, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You
CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell
exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon
monoxide gas. The following must be completed prior to
starting the portable generator engine:
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• By law it is required in many states to have a Carbon
Monoxide (CO) alarm (A) in operating condition in your
home. Install/maintain battery-operated carbon
monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms
with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's
instructions. A CO alarm is an electronic device that
detects hazardous levels of CO. When there is a buildup
of CO, the alarm will alert the occupants by flashing
visual indicator light and alarm. Smoke alarms cannot
detect CO gas.
A
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors
and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can
quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for
hours, even after this product has shut off.
• Your neighbor(s) home may be exposed to the engine
exhaust from your portable generator and must be
considered when deciding on a location for the safe
operation of your portable generator.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
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