Owner`s manual
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Owner’s Manual
General Precautions (cont’d)
Electrical Safety (cont’d)
• All connections and conduits from the generator to the load must only be installed by trained and
licensed electricians, and in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal electrical
codes and standards, and other regulations where applicable.
• The generator must be earth-grounded for fixed installations in accordance with all relevant
electricalcodesandstandardsbeforeoperation.
• Donotattempttoconnectordisconnectloadconnectionswhilestandinginwater,oronwetor
soggy ground.
• Donottouchelectricallyenergizedpartsofthegeneratorandinterconnectingcablesor
conductorswithanypartofthebody,orwithanynon-insulatedconductiveobject.
• Connectthegeneratoronlyto a loadorelectricalsystem(120volt)thatiscompatiblewiththe
electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the generator.
• Before servicing equipment powered by the generator, disconnect the equipment from its power
input.
• Keepallelectricalequipmentcleananddry.Replaceanywiringwheretheinsulationiscracked,
cut abraded or otherwise degraded. Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or corroded.
Keep terminals clean and tight.
• Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.
• Guardagainstelectricshock.Preventbodycontactwithgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
Personal Safety
• Stayalert.Watchwhatyouaredoing,andusecommonsensewhenoperating a generator.Do
notusegeneratorwhiletiredorundertheinfluenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication. A moment
of inattention while operating generators may result in serious personal injury.
• Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Containlonghair.Keepyourhair,clothing,
andglovesawayfrommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelry,orlonghaircanbecaughtin
moving parts.
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Owner’s Manual
General Precautions (cont’d)
Servicing
Maintain labels and name plates on the generator and engine. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact our service center toll free at 888-896-6881 immediately for a
replacement.
Generator service must be performed only qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
Whenservicing a generator,useonlyidenticalreplacementparts.Followallappropriate
instructions in this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Heart Pacemakers
WARNING!PEOPLEWITHPACEMAKERSSHOULDCONSULTTHEIR
PHYSICIAN(S) BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. ELECTROMAGNETIC
FIELDS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A HEART PACEMAKER COULD CAUSE
INTERFERENCE TO OR FAILURE OF THE PACEMAKER.
Installation
• Ensure installation meets all applicable safety, and local and national electrical codes. Have
installation performed by a qualified, licensed electrician and building contractor.
• All electrical work, including the earth-ground connection, should be completed by a licensed
electrician.
• Anyseparatefuelstorageorgeneratorsupplyfacilitymustbebuiltorinstalledinfullcompliance
withallrelevantlocal,state,andfederalregulations.
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