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LOCATION
For best service from your portable generator set there are several factors which should be
taken into consideration when choosing the best location in wh ch to operate it:
MOISTURE: All electrical equipment should be protected from excessive moisture. Failure to do so will
result in deterioration of the insulation and may result in short circuits and a possible electrocution hazard.
DIRT: Foreign materials such as dust, sand and other abrasive materials have a tendency to cause
excessive wear to both engine and generator parts. It is important that the unit be operated in a
reasonably clean environment.
HEAT: All engines give off considerable heat when running. Since the engine and your generator set
uses air to keep it cool it is important that the temperature of the area in which it is located is does not
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exceed 100
F (even while it is running). Where natural ventilation is inadequate a fan to boost circulation
should be utilized.
EXHAUST: Exhaust Gases from internal combustion engines are extremely poisonous. Whenever an
engine is run indoors the exhaust fumes must be vented to the outside.
CONFINED SPACE: This unit must not be operated in a confined space or an enclosed compartment /
area. Running the generator set in this environment is a potential fire hazard and is not authorized.
Engine and generator overheating damage could also occur due to restricted cooling airflow to and from
the unit.
OPERATING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN WET ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS CREATES A POTENTIAL ELECTROCUTION HAZARD.
DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WHILE STANDING IN
WATER, ON WET GROUND, OR WITH WET HANDS OR SHOES.
EXHAUST FUMES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS
OPERATE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
OPERATING THIS UNIT IN AN AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE
VENTILATION CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ALWAYS
OPERATE THIS UNIT IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
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