Section 4: Operation
Creating a Temporary
SheNer
[.
In an emergency, use the original shipping carton.
2.
Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of carton to
expose muffler side of unit. If require& tape up other
sides of carton to fit over generator
as shown in
Figure II.
NOTE:
If required, remove wheel kit to fit carton over
generator
as shown in Figure II.
3.
Cut appropriate
slots to access receptacles of unit.
4.
Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
5.
Locate generator
as described in the section
"Generator
Location". Keep exhaust gas from entering
a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation
intakes or other openings.
WARNING
Operate
generator
ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering
a confined
area through
windows,
doors, ventilation
intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate generator
inside any building or enclosure
(even if doors
or windows
are open), including
the generator
compartment
of a recreational
vehicle (RV).
Start generator
as described in the section "Starting
the Engine", then place carton over generator_ Keep at
least 5 ft. (I 52 cm) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead with sheker in place.
WARNING
7_
8.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases,
Allow equipment to coo[ before touching,
Keep at [east 5 f_ ([52 cm) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead,
Remove sheker when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
Remove sheker when temperatures
are above 40°F
[4°%
Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes before
refueling.Wipe
up any spilled fuel.
Creating_
a Permanent
Shelter
I.
Build a structure
that will enclose three sides and the
top of the generator, making sure muffler side of
generator
is exposed.
NOTE:
Structure
should hold enough heat created by the
generator
to prevent icing problem.
2.
DO NOT enclose generator
any more than shown in
Figure II.
NOTE:
If a wheel kit is installed on the generator, enlarge
shelter accordingly_
3.
Follow steps 3 through 8 as described previously in
"Creating a Temporary
Shelter".