Use and Care Manual

Safety
4 EcoGen Automatic Standby Generator Owner’s Manual
1.6 — Fire Hazards
• For fire safety, the generator must be installed and maintained properly. Installation MUST always comply with
applicable codes, standards, laws, regulations and product Installation Manual guidelines. Adhere strictly to
local, state, and national electrical and building codes. Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) has established. Also, ensure that the generator is installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Following proper installation, do nothing that might alter a
safe installation and render the unit in noncompliance with the aforementioned codes, standards, laws and regu-
lations.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the National Fire Protection
Association are appropriate for use on the standby generator. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be
familiar with its use. Consult the local fire department with any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers.
1.7 — Explosion Hazards
• Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible mate-
rials are left in the generator compartment, or on or near the generator as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result. Keep
the area surrounding the generator clean and free from debris.
• Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas are extremely EXPLOSIVE. Install the fuel sup-
ply system according to applicable fuel-gas codes. Before placing the home standby electric system into service,
fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested according to applicable code. After installation, inspect
the fuel system periodically for leaks. No leakage can be permitted.