Thank you for purchasing this model of the CARRIERproduct line. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled,engine-driven generator designed to automatically supply electrical power to operate critical loads during a utility powerfailure.
Thisunit is factoryinstalledin anall-weather,acousticalmetalenclosure that is intendedexclusivelyfor outdoorinstallation.This generatorwill operateusingeitherliquidpropanegas(LPG)or naturalgas(NG).
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If youdo not understandanyportionof this manual,contactCARRIERat
1-877-600-2792.
Throughoutthis publication,and on tags and decals affixed to the generator,DANGER,WARNING,CAUTIONand NOTEblocksareusedto alert you to special instructionabout a particularoperationthat may be
hazardousif performedincorrectly carelesslyObservethem. carefully. Theirdefinitionsareasfollows:
Afterthisheading,youcanreadinstructionsthat,if notstrictly compliedwith,will resultin seriouspersonalinjury,severe propertydamageand/orwithoutlimitation,death.
Afterthisheading,youcanreadinstructionsthat,if notstrictly compliedwith, may resultin seriouspersonalinjuryand/or severepropertydamage.
Afterthisheading,youcanreadinstructionsthat, if notstrictly compliedwith,couldresultin damageto equipmentand/or property.
NOTE:Afterthisheading,youcanreadexplanatorystatementsthatrequire
specialemphasis.
Thesesafetywarningscannoteliminatethe hazardsthat they indicate. Commonsenseand strict compliancewith the specialinstructionswhile performingthe serviceareessentialto preventingaccidents.
Fourcommonlyusedsafetysymbolsaccompanythe DANGER,WARNINGand CAUTIONblocks.Thetypeof informationeachindicatesfollows:
Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety informationthat, if not followed,couldendangerpersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof you andothers.
,_ Thissymbolpointsout potentialexplosionhazard.
Thissymbolpointsout potentialfire hazard.
,/_ Thissymbolpointsout potentialelectricalshockhazard.
/_ SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS- Themanufacturersuggeststhatthese rules for safe operationbe copiedand postednear the unit's installationsite. Safetyshouldbe stressedto all operatorsand potentialoperatorsofthisequipment.
The product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating or servicing this equipment. Becomefamiliar with this Installation Guide and the Instaflation & Owner'sManualincluded with the unit. The generatorcan operate safely, efficiently and reliably only if it is properly installed, operated and maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions.
CARRIERcannot possibly anticipate everypossiblecircumstance that might involvea hazard.Thewarnings inthis manual,and ontags anddecalsaffixed to the unit are,therefore,notall-inclusive. If you use a procedure,work method or operating technique not specifically recommended,you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You also must make sure the procedure,work method or operating technique that you choose does not renderthe generatorunsafe.
Despitethe safe designof this generator,operatingthis equipmentimprudently,neglectingits maintenanceor being carelesscan cause possibleinjuryor death. Permit only responsibleandcapablepersonsto operateor maintainthisequipment.
z_ Potentially lethal voltagesare generatedby these machines.
Ensureall stepsare taken to renderthe machinesafe before attemptingto workonthegenerator.
/_ Parts of the generatorare rotating and/or hot duringoperation.
Exercisecarenearrunninggenerators.
Z_ GENERALHAZARD_
Forsafetyreasons,CARRIERrecommendsthat the installation,initial start upandmaintenanceof this equipmentis carriedout bya Dealer.
The engineexhaustfumes contain carbon monoxide,which can be DEADLYThis. dangerousgas, if breathedin sufficientconcentrations, cancauseunconsciousnessorevendeath.Thisexhaustsystemis factory installed,in strictcompliancewithapplicablecodesandstandards.You must do nothing that might render the system unsafe or in noncompliancewith suchcodesandstandards.
•Keephands,feet,clothing,etc.,awayfromdrivebelts,fans,andother movingor hotparts.Neverremoveanydrivebelt orfan guardwhilethe unit is operating.
Adequate,unobstructedflowof coolingandventilatingair is critical to correctgeneratoroperation.Donot alterthe installationor permiteven partialblockageof ventilationprovisions,asthiscanseriouslyaffectsafe operationofthe generatorThe.generatorMUSTbe installedoutdoors.
Whenworkingonthisequipment,remainalertat alltimes.Neverworkon theequipmentwhenyouarephysicallyor mentallyfatigued.
Inspectthe generatorregularly,and contact your nearestCARRIER Dealerfor partsneedingrepairor replacement.
Beforeperformingany maintenanceon the generator,disconnectits batterycanesto preventaccidentalstart up. Disconnectthe cablefrom
the batterypostindicatedbya NEGATIVE,NEGor(-) first. Reconnectthat cablelast.