Exhaust And Location Hazards - Generac GP Serie El Manual Del Propietario

• This exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do nothing that might render
the exhaust system unsafe or in noncompli-
ance with any local codes and/or stan-
dards.
• Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors, installed accord-
ing to the manufacturers instructions.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after
the generator has been running, move to
fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as
you could have carbon monoxide poison-
ing.
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Electrocution. Water contact with a power source,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Electrocution. Turn utility and emergency
power supplies to OFF before connecting power
source and load lines. Failure to do so will result
in death or serious injury.
• For safety reasons, it is recommended that
the maintenance of this equipment be per-
formed by an IASD. Inspect the generator
regularly, and contact the nearest IASD for
parts needing repair or replacement.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces
and where it will not be exposed to exces-
sive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and appendages
away from moving parts. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
Hot Surfaces. When operting machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustables during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
Do not insert any object through the air cooling slots.
Generator can start at any time and could result in
death, serious injury, and unit damage.
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DANGER
DANGER
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DANGER
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
• When working on this equipment, remain
alert at all times.
• Never work on the equipment when physi-
cally or mentally fatigued.
• Never use the generator or any of its parts
as a step. Stepping on the unit can stress
and break parts, and may result in danger-
ous operating conditions from leaking
exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage,
etc.
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Exhaust and Location Hazards

Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
• This exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do nothing that might render
the exhaust system unsafe or in noncompli-
ance with any local codes and/or stan-
dards.
(000111)
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after
the generator has been running, move to
fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as
you could have carbon monoxide poison-
(000108)
ing.
• Point muffler exhaust away, downwind from
occupied buildings.
• Place generator at least 20 feet from occu-
pied buildings.
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DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
000406
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