LOCATION
The following information is provided to assure that you get the best service from your Automatic Emergency Generator. Several factors should be taken into consideration in choosing the best location in which to permanently mount this unit.
SURFACE: Baldor Generators strongly recommends that your AE Unit be installed on a concrete or cement slab of appropriate size relative to the generator's base which is at least five
(5)feet from any building, structure, shrubbery, or any other obstruction that could possibly catch fire due to the extreme heat output of this generator set.
MOISTURE: All electrical equipment should be protected from excessive moisture. Failure to do so will result in deterioration of the wiring insulation and may result in short circuits and a possible electrocution hazard.
OPERATING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN WET ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS CREATES A POTENTIAL ELECTROCUTION HAZARD.
DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WHILE STANDING IN
WATER, ON WET GROUND, OR WITH WET HANDS OR SHOES.
DIRT: Foreign materials such as dust, sand, and other abrasive materials have a tendency to cause excessive wear to both engine and generator parts. It is important that the unit be permanently located and operated in a reasonable clean environment.
HEAT: All engines give off considerable heat when running. Since the engine and your generator set uses air to keep it cool it is important that the temperature of the area in which it is located does not exceed 100 degrees F (Even while it is running). Where natural ventilation is inadequate, a fan to boost circulation should be utilized.
EXHAUST: Exhaust gases from internal combustion engines are extremely poisonous. We recommend that this unit not be placed in an indoor environment. However, if this is the application you choose, the engine exhaust fumes must be vented to the outside.
EXHAUST FUMES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS
OPERATE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
CONFINED SPACE: This unit must not be operated in a confined space or an enclosed compartment/area. Running the generator set in this environment is a potential fire hazard and is not authorized. Engine and generator overheating damage could also occur due to restricted cooling air flow to and from the unit.
OPERATING THIS UNIT IN AN AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE
VENTILATION CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ALWAYS
OPERATE THIS UNIT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
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