Operating Guide

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 3
• Allow at least 5 feet of clearance on all sides of the gen-
erator when operating to prevent overheating and fire.
• Do not operate the generator if connected electrical
devices overheat, if electrical output is lost, if engine or
generator sparks, or if flames or smoke are observed
while unit is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times.
Standards Index
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: The
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) available from
www.nfpa.org
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000:
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
available from www.nfpa.org
3. International Building Code available from
www.iccsafe.org
4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available from
www.rerc.org, Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309
5. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of Farm
Standby Electric Power available from
www.asabe.org, American Society of Agricultural &
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085
6. CSA C22.2 100-14 Electric motors and generators for
installation and use, in accordance with the Rules of
the Canadian Electrical Code
7. ANSI/PGMA G300 Safety and Performance of Porta-
ble Generators. Portable Generator Manufacturer’s
Association, www.pgmaonline.com
This list is not all inclusive. Check with the Authority Hav-
ing Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or standards
which may be applicable to your jurisdiction.