Honeywell HW7000EH owner manual Generator Location, Preparing for Operation

OPERATION

Generator Location

When deciding on the location to place your generator, keep in mind the following safety rules:

DANGER

Depressed areas such as construction foundations, pools, or any low-lying areas, can cause carbon monoxide to accumulate. Inhalation of carbon mon- oxide can kill you in minutes.

•NEVER use generator inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed spaces. Use generator only outdoors and far away from windows, doors, and vents.

WARNING

If generator is placed on an uneven or flexible sur- face, generator could tilt or overturn, causing fuel to spill from gas tank. Spilled fuel could ignite.

•Place generator on firm, level surface and avoid loose sand or snow. If generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may result. Also, if generator is overturned or sinks into a soft sur- face, sand, dirt, or water may enter generator.

WARNING

NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on wet surface.

WARNING

Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materi- als during operation.

Preparing for Operation

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE

Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.

•NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl- spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.

•ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in generator exhaust.

Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery- backup CO alarm in the home.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.

Before starting generator, complete the following prepara- tion tasks:

￿Be sure generator is placed outdoors in a well ventilated area. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

￿Consult a licensed electrician or utility company if you will be using your generator for back-up power. See “Using Generator for Backup Power” on page 11.

DANGER

Before connecting to a building’s electrical system, consult utility company or qualified electrician.

• Electrical current from generator can feedback into utility lines. Such feedback may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact utility lines during a power outage.

￿Check/add engine oil—See “Adding Engine Oil” on page 22. For initial start-up, follow instructions on oil container provided with generator.

￿Check/add fuel*—See “Adding Engine Fuel” on page 22.

￿Be sure ground terminal is properly connected to earth ground—See “Grounding the Generator” on page 11.

￿Check extension cords—be sure cords are:

￿In good condition.

￿Rated for outdoor use and match amperage and voltage ratings of generator outlet.

￿Equipped with plugs that have a ground terminal.

* You must add fuel before using the generator for the first time See “Adding Engine Fuel” on page 22.

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