Manual

iNTRODUCTiON
Thankyou for purchasingthis model by GeneracPowerSystems,
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 dueto a power outage.
READTHiSMANUALTHOROUGHLY
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
manualandthoroughlyunderstandall instructions beforeusingthe
equipment.We also stronglyrecommendinstructingother usersto
properlystart andoperatethe unit.This preparesthem if they need
to operatethe equipmentin an emergency.
The generatorcan operate safely,efficiently and reliably only if it
is properly located, operatedand maintained.Before operatingor
servicing the generator:
• Becomefamiliar with and strictly adhereto all local, stateand
nationalcodes and regulations.
• Study all safety warnings in this manual and on the product
carefully.
• Becomefamiliar with this manual andthe unit beforeuse.
The manufacturercannot anticipateevery possible circumstance
that might involvea hazard.The warnings in this manual,and on
tags and decals affixedto the unit are,therefore,not all inclusive.
If using a procedure,work method or operatingtechniquethat the
manufacturerdoes not specifically recommend,ensure that it is
safe for others. Also make sure the procedure,work method or
operatingtechnique utilizeddoes not renderthe generatorunsafe.
THE INFORMATIONCONTAINEDHEREIN WAS BASED ON
MACHINESIN PRODUCTIONAT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION.
GENERACRESERVESTHERIGHTTO MODIFYTHIS MANUALAT
ANYTIME.
SAFETYRULES
Throughoutthis publication,and on tags and decals affixedto the
generator,DANGER,WARNING,CAUTIONand NOTEblocks are
used to alert personnelto special instructions about a particular
operation 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.
ACAUTION!
indicates a hazardous situation or action which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTE:
Notes containadditional informationimportantto a procedure
and will be found withinthe regulartextbody of thismanual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they
indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with the special
instructions while performing the action or service areessentialto
preventingaccidents.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER,
WARNINGand CAUTIONblocks. The type of information each
indicates 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.
/i_This symbol points out potential electrical
shock hazard.
GENERAL HAZARDS
• NEVERoperate in an enclosed area, in a vehicle, or indoors
EVENIFdoors and windows areopen.
• For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that the
maintenanceof this equipmentis carried out by an Authorized
Dealer.Inspectthe generatorregularly,and contactthe nearest
AuthorizedDealerfor parts needingrepairor replacement.
• Operategeneratoronly on levelsurfacesandwhereit will not be
exposedto excessivemoisture,dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans,
and other moving parts. Neverremoveany fan guardor shield
while the unit is operating.
• Certain parts of the generator get extremely hot during
operation. Keep clear of the generator until it has cooled to
avoid severeburns.
• Do NOToperategeneratorinthe rain.
• Do not alterthe construction of the generatoror changecontrols
which might createan unsafeoperatingcondition.
• Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected
to receptaclesAND with connected devices turned ON. Start
the engine and let it stabilize before connecting electrical
loads. Disconnect all electrical loads beforeshutting down the
generator.