Safe
Operation
Checklist
Safe
operation
of
the
portable
generator
requires
the
completion
of
the
following
tasks
:
Carbon
Monoxide
(
CO
)
Alarm
Carbon
monoxide
(
CO
)
alarm
(
s
)
in
working
order
.
Smoke
Alarm
Smoke
alarm
(
s
)
in
working
order
.
Generator
Location
Generator
placed
in
a
Carbon
Monoxide
(
CO
)
safe
zone
.
See
Generator
Location
to
reduce
the
Risk
of
Carbon
Monoxide
Poisoning
.
Generator
placed
in
a
fire
safe
zone
.
See
Generator
Location
to
reduce
the
Risk
of
Generator
located
on
flat
and
level
surface
.
Oil
and
Fuel
Engine
filled
to
proper
oil
level
.
See
Add
Engine
Oil
.
Fuel
tank
filled
at
or
below
baffle
.
See
Add
Fuel
.
Inspect fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings each time before using generator. DO NOT
use if fuel leak or damage is found.
Electrical
When connecting to a buildings electrical system, install listed transfer equipment.
See
Connecting
to
a
Building
Electrical
System
.
Electrical
cords
are
rated
for
intended
loads
.
See
Cord
Sets
and
Receptacles
.
Electrical
cords
do
not
run
through
doorways
,
windows
,
holes
in
ceilings
,
walls
or
Inspect
electrical
cords
thoroughly
before
each
use
.
DO
NOT
use
if
damaged
.
All labeled electrical cord safeties are understood and being followed.
Operation
Start
engine
.
See
Starting
the
Engine
.
Fire
.
floors
.
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