Product Manual

Safety Information
Owner’s Manual for 7.5 kW PowerPact™ 3
Inspect the generator regularly. Generac recommends
contacting the nearest Independent Authorized Service
Dealer for parts needing repair or replacement.
Exhaust Hazards
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Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical to correct generator
operation. Do not alter the installation or permit
even partial blockage of ventilation provisions, as
this can seriously affect safe operation of the
generator. The generator must be installed and
operated outdoors only.
Electrical Hazards
WARNING
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine
if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to service
this equipment and could result in death or serious
injury.
(000215)
WARNING
Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator
as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged
parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result
in death or serious injury.
(000216)
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
(000103)
DANGER
(000178a)
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
(000144)
DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
(000150)
DANGER
Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical
system of any building unless a licensed electrician
has installed an approved transfer switch. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000237)
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
(000152)
DANGER
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000104)
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
(000144)
DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
(000145)
DANGER
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.