Section 1: Introduction And Safety Rules; Read This Manual Thoroughly; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems 006001-0 Owner's Manual

Section 1
Thank you for purchasing this model by Generac Power Systems, Inc.
This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine driven
generator designed to supply electrical power to operate electrical
loads where no utility power is available or in place of utility due to a
power outage.
1.1 — R T M
EAD HIS ANUAL
If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact the nearest
Authorized Dealer for starting, operating and servicing procedures.
The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equipment.
We strongly recommend that the operator read this manual and thor-
oughly understand all instructions before using the equipment. We
also strongly recommend instructing other users to properly start and
operate the unit. This prepares them if they need to operate the equip-
ment in an emergency.
The generator can operate safely, efficiently and reliably only if it is
properly located, operated and maintained. Before operating or ser-
vicing the generator:
• Become familiar with and strictly adhere to all local, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Study all safety warnings in this manual and on the product care-
fully.
Become familiar with this manual and the unit before use.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that
might involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual, and on tags and
decals affixed to the unit are, therefore, not all inclusive. If using a pro-
cedure, work method or operating technique that the manufacturer
does not specifically recommend, ensure that it is safe for others. Also
make sure the procedure, work method or operating technique uti-
lized does not render the generator unsafe.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS BASED ON
MACHINES IN PRODUCTION AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION.
GENERAC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS MANUAL AT
ANY TIME.
Save these instructions for future reference. If you loan this
device to someone, ALWAYS loan these instructions to the indi-
vidual as well.
5,500 Watt LP Series Portable Generator
Introduction and Safety Rules
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HOROUGHLY
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AFETY ULES
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the
generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are
used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular oper-
ation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe them carefully. Their definitions are as follows:
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OR ACTION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Notes contain additional information important to a procedure
and will be found within the regular text body of this manual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they indi-
cate. Common sense and strict compliance with the special instruc-
tions while performing the action or service are essential to preventing
accidents.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION blocks. The type of information each indi-
cates is as follows:
*
This symbol points out important safety information that,
if not followed, could endanger personal safety and/or
property of others.
$ This symbol points out potential explosion hazard.
! This symbol points out potential fire hazard.
This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard.
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NOTE:
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