Explosion Hazards; General Rules; Before You Begin - Generac 0060550 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety Rules & General Information

Explosion Hazards

DANGER
DANGER
Connection of fuel source must be done by a qualified
professional technician or contractor. Incorrect installation
of this unit will result in death, serious injury, and damage
to equipment and property damage.
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.

General Rules

DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator when electrical utility is the primary
power source. Failure to do so will result in death,
serious injury, and equipment damage.
WARNING
4
Risk of electrocution. Refer to NFPA 70E for
safety equipment required when working with
with a live electrical system. Failure to use
required safety equipment could result in
death or serious injury.
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Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
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• Follow all safety precautions in the Owner's Manual,
Installation Guidelines manual and other documents
included with your equipment.
• Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
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•
Always consult your local code for additional
requirements for the area in which the unit is being
installed.
Improper installation can result in personal injury and
damage to the generator. It may also result in the
warranty being suspended or voided. All the instructions
listed below must be followed including location
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clearances and pipe sizes.

Before You Begin

• Contact the local inspector or City Hall to be aware of
all federal, state and local codes that could impact
the installation. Secure all required permits before
starting the job.
• Carefully read and follow all of the procedures and
safety precautions detailed in the installation guide. If
any portion of the installation manual, technical
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manual or other factory-supplied documents is not
completely understood, contact an Independent
Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA and OSHA
standards as well as all federal, state and local
building and electric codes. As with any generator,
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this unit must be installed in accordance with current
NFPA 37 and NFPA 70 standards as well as any
other federal, state, and local codes for minimum
distances from other structures.
• Verify the capacity of the natural gas meter or the LP
tank in regards to providing sufficient fuel for both the
generator and other household and operating
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appliances.
WARNING
WARNING
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