- Frontier Equipment Portable Generator User Manual
Operator’s Manual 5
CARBON MONOXIDE - POISONOUS GAS
Use generator outdoors, away from open windows, vents, or
doors.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide - a poisonous
gas that can kill you. You CAN NOT smell or see this gas.
Never use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces.
Generators can produce high levels of carbon monoxide very quick-
ly. When you use a portable generator, remember that you cannot
smell or see carbon monoxide. Even if you can’t smell exhaust
fumes, you may still be exposed to carbon monoxide.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get to
fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The carbon monoxide from
generators can rapidly lead to full incapacitation and death.
If you experience serious symptoms, get medical attention immedi-
ately. Inform medical staff that carbon monoxide poisoning is sus-
pected. If you experienced symptoms while indoors, have someone
call the re department to determine when it is safe to re-enter the
building.
NEVER operate the generator in an explosive atmosphere, near
combustible materials or where ventilation is not sufcient to carry
away exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes can cause serious injury or
death.
NEVER use a generator indoors, including in homes, garages,
basements, crawl spaces, and other enclosed or partially-enclosed
areas, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using
fans will not prevent carbon monoxide build-up in the home.
Follow the instructions that come with your generator. Locate the
unit outdoors and away from doors, windows, and vents that could
allow the carbon monoxide gas to come indoors.
ONLY run generator outdoors and away from air intakes.
NEVER run generator inside homes, garages, sheds, or other semi-
enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases EVEN
IF you run a fan or open doors and windows.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator,
shut if off and get fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may
have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon
monoxide alarms with battery back-up in your home, according to
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The carbon monoxide
alarms should be certied to the requirements of the latest safety
standards for carbon monoxide alarms. (UL 2034, IAS 6-96, or CSA
6.19.01).
Test your carbon monoxide alarm frequently and replace dead bat-
teries.