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Creating a Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
1. For temporary shelter, the original shipping carton
can be used.
2. Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of
carton to expose muffler side of unit. If required,
tape up other sides of carton to fit over generator
as shown.
NOTICE If required, remove wheel kit to fit carton
over generator as shown.
3. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of
unit.
4. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
5. Locate generator as described in the section
Generator Location. Keep exhaust gas from
entering a confined area through windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings.
6. Start generator as described in the section
Starting the Engine, then place carton over
generator. Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance
on all sides of generator including overhead with
shelter in place.
7. Remove shelter when temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
8. Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes
before refueling. Let any spilled fuel evaporate
before starting engine.
Building a Cold Weather Shelter
1. Using non combustible material with a fire rating
of at least one hour, build a shelter that will
enclose three sides and the top of the generator.
Make sure muffler side of generator is exposed.
NOTICE Contact your local building material supplier
for non combustible materials with a fire rating of at
least one hour.
NOTICE Be sure shelter can easily be repositioned
for change in wind direction.
2. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown.
Shelter should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent icing problem.
NOTICE If a wheel kit is installed on the generator,
enlarge shelter accordingly.
3. Follow steps 3 through 8 as described previously
in Creating a Temporary Cold Weather Shelter.
Wind
WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a poisonous gas that could kill you in
minutes. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or
taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you
could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or
plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors
and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can
quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours,
even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See
a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F
[4°C].