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SAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
Install battery-powered carbon monoxide detectors or
plug-in carbon monoxide detectors with battery back-up
in living areas.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
DANGER
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors,
and vents.
DANGER
Fire and electrocution hazard. Do not connect to
a building’s electrical system unless the generator
and transfer switch have been properly installed and
the electrical output has been verified by a qualified
electrician. The connection must isolate the generator
power from utility power and must comply with all
applicable laws and electrical codes.
DANGER
Electrocution hazard. Never use the generator in a
location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator
to rain, snow, water spray, or standing water while in
use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather
conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a short circuit or
other malfunction in the electrical circuit.
CORRECT USAGE
Example location to reduce risk of carbon
monoxide poisoning
•
ONLY use outside and downwind, far away
from windows, doors and vents.
• Direct exhaust away from occupied spaces
INCORRECT USAGE
Do not operate in any of the following locations:
•
Near any door, window, or vent
• Garage
• Basement
• Crawl Space
• Living Area
• Attic
• Entry Way
• Porch
• Mudroom
SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE
are used throughout this manual to highlight important
information. Make sure that the meanings of this safety
information is known to all who operate, perform
maintenance on, or are near the generator.
This safety alert symbol appears
with most safety statements. It
means attention, become alert, your
safety is involved! Please read and
follow the message that follows
the safety alerts symbol.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause damage
to the generator, personal property, and/or the
environment, or cause the equipment to operate
improperly.
Note:
Indicates a procedure, practice or condition
that should be followed for the generator to function
in the manner intended.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Follow all safety information contained in this manual
and on the generator.
Symbol
Description
Safety Alert Symbol
Electrocution Hazard
Asphyxiation Hazard
Burn Hazard. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Fire Hazard
Maintain Safe Distance
Lifting Hazard
Read Manufacturer’s Instructions
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions
