Product Manual

DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon mon-
oxide (CO). This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are
breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, or other partially enclosed areas. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does
NOT supply enough fresh air. ONLY use a generator outside and far away from windows, doors, and
vents. These openings can pull in generator exhaust.
Even if you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or
battery-backup CO alarm in the home. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been
running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This generator may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors, which
can cause severe burns or even death if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even
if it isn’t directly in contact with gasoline.
WARNING: If this generator is used as a supply for a building’s wiring system, the generator
must be installed by a qualified electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a separately de-
rived system in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The generator shall be
connected to a transfer switch that switches all conductors excluding the equipment grounding
conductor. The frame of the generator shall be connected to an approved grounding electrode.
WARNING: This generator produces heat when running. Temperatures near exhaust can ex-
ceed 150
0
F (65
0
C). DO NOT TOUCH HOT SURFACE.
NOTE: For power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are better suited for providing backup
power to the home. Even a properly connected portable generator can become overloaded. This may result in
overheating or stressing of the components, possibly leading to a generator failure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for the WEN generator that
should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator.
For any questions regarding the hazard and safety notices listed in this manual or on the product, please call (800)
232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST or email [e-mail] before using the generator.