Use and Care Manual

3-7 Pre-Start Checks
WARNING: MAKE SURE YOU REVIEW EACH WARNING IN ORDER TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: KEEP AREA CLEAR OF FLAMMABLES OR OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
(1) Check the following items before starting the engine.
(a) Fuel leakage from fuel hoses, shutoff valve, auto-throttle unit, engine, and fitttingd
(b) Loose bolts and nuts.
(c) Components for damage or breakage.
(2) Check generator surroundings.
(a) Keep generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings or other structures.
(b) Operate generator in a dry, well-ventilated area.
(c) Keep exhaust pipe clear of foreign objects.
(d) Keep generator away from open flame.
(e) Keep generator on a stable and level surface.
(f) Do not block generator air vents with paper or other material.
3-8 Grounding the Generator
WARNING: IMPROPER CONNECTIONS CAN ALLOW ELECTRICAL CURRENT FROM THE
GENERATOR TO BACKFEED INTO THE UTILITY LINES WHICH MAY ELECTROCUTE
UTILITY COMPANY WORKERS OR OTHERS WHO CONTACT THE LINES DURING A
POWER OUTAGE. WHEN UTILITY POWER IS RESTORED, THE GENERATOR MAY
EXPLODE, BURN, OR CAUSE FIRES IN THE BUILDING’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
WARNING: A POTENTIAL ELECTROCUTION HAZARD EXISTS IF THE GENERATOR IS NOT
GROUNDED. A GENERATOR GROUNDING POST IS PROVIDED ON THE CONTROL
PANEL OF THE GENERATOR (REFER TO 3-4 FOR GROUNDING PROVISIONS.)
(1) If you plan to use the portable generator as a backup for the facility’s power supply during
power outages, make sure the connections are made in compliance with applicable laws
and electrical codes.
(5) Connection to a building’s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician.
(6) Refer to the Removal/Installation section for grounding post installation procedures and
connection of generator ground wire.