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Generator Operating Safety Precautions
Read and understand the generator operating, mainte-
nance and safety instructions furnished in your Owner's
Information Package.
Do not smoke or use an open flame near the generator
unit or fuel tank.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
OR STORE ANY OTHER MATERIALS IN THE
GENERATOR COMPARTMENT.
WARNING
DO NOT BLOCK THE GENERATOR VENTI-
LATING AIR INLETS OR OUTLETS. THE
ENGINE REQUIRES A CONSTANT SUPPLY
OF COOLING AIR. RESTRICTED VENTILAT-
ING AIR INLETS OR OUTLETS CAN CAUSE
ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE FROM ENGINE
OVERHEATING.
Do not use generator ventilating air for heating any
interior living space. Ventilating air can contain high
concentrations of lethal gases.
Check engine fuel lines often. Fuel leakage in or around
the compartment Is an extreme fire hazard. Do not use
the generator until fuel leaks are repaired.
WARNING
EXHAUST GASES ARE DEAD.LY.INSPECT
THE GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM
THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR ENGINE. DO NOT BLOCKTHE
TAIL PIPE OR SITUATE THE MOTOR HOME
IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST GASES
HAVE ANY POSSIBILITY OF ACCUMULAT-
ING EITHER OUTSIDE, UNDERNEATH, OR
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE OR ANY NEARBY
VEHICLES. OUTSIDE AIR MOVEMENTS CAN
CARRY EXHAUST GASES INSIDE THE
VEHICLE THROUGH WINDOWS OR OTHER
OPENINGS REMOTE FROM THE GENERA-
TOR' EXHAUST. OPERATE THE GENERA-
TOR ONLY WHEN SAFE DISPERSION OF
EXHAUST GASES CAN BE ASSURED, AND
MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO BE
SURE THAT EXHAUST GASES CONTINUE
. TO BE DISPERSED SAFELY.
Be aware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning
symptoms. Refer to section on "Carbon Monoxide
Safety Precautions" in the "ON THE ROAD" chapter.
WARNING
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
OPERATE THE GENERATOR WHILE SLEEP-
ING. YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO MONI-
TOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO ASSURE
THAT GENERATOR EXHAUST DOES NOT
ENTER THE INTERIOR, AND YOU WOULD
NOT BE ALERT TO EXHAUST ODORS OR
SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING.
Check the generator exhaust system after every 8 hours
of operation and whenever the system may have been
damaged. and repair any leaks or obstructions before
further operation. Disconnect the battery before per-
forming any maintenance on the generator. Allow the
generator to cool sufficiently before performing any
maintenance.
WARNING
DONOTOPERATETHEGENERATORWHEN
PARKED IN OR NEAR HIGH GRASS OR
BRUSH. EXHAUST HEAT MAY CAUSE A
FIRE.
DO NOT MODIFY THE GENERATOR INSTAL-
LATION OR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN ANYWAY.
DO NOT USE THE GENERATOR AS AN
EMERGENCY POWER SOURCE TO AGEN-
ERAL RESIDENTIAL OR INDUSTRIAL UTIL-
ITY LINE. THIS IS ILLEGAL AND MAY RE-
SULT IN SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION TO
POWER LINE UTILITY PERSONNEL
AT-
TEMPTING REPAIRSTOTHE POWER LINES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING
Because of the many model, floor plan and option
variations available, it is beyond the scope of this
manual to include all wiring diagrams possible. In cer-
tain situations,specific wiring diagrams may be avail-
able to help troubleshoot a problem.
If
you need specific
wiring information, please contact your dealer. Com-
plete wiring diagrams are not available.
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