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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
GENERATOR
IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE GENERATOR
OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE GENERATOR. Observe all operating
instructions and warnings as well as all recommended maintenance schedules and
procedures.
The onboard generator makes your RV fully self-contained. It allows you access
to 120 volts when there is no shore power available, but keep in mind that carbon
monoxide is deadly! NEVER sleep in the RV with the generator running! Before you
start and use the generator inspect the exhaust system. Do not use it if the exhaust
system is damaged. Test the carbon monoxide detector every time you use the RV.
Know what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are:
· Dizziness
· Vomiting
· Nausea
· Muscular twitching
· Intense headache
· Throbbing in the temples
· Weakness and sleepiness
· Inability to think coherently
If you or anyone else experience any of these symptoms get to fresh air immedi-
ately. Shut the generator down and do not operate it until it has been inspected and
repaired by a professional. If the symptoms persist seek medical attention.
DANGER: Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause unconscious-
ness and death. Follow all instructions in this section as well as the ones outlined in
the generator operator’s manual.
1. DO NOT operate the generator while sleeping. You would not be aware of exhaust
entering the recreation vehicle, or alert to symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
2. Never store anything in generator compartment. Always keep compartment clean
and dry.
3. DO NOT operate the generator in an enclosed building or in a partly enclosed area
such as a garage.
4. Review the safety precautions for fuel and exhaust fumes elsewhere in this
manual.
5. DO NOT operate the generator when the recreation vehicle is parked in high grass
or brush. Heat from the exhaust could cause a fire in dry conditions.
6. Never operate your chassis or generator engine, or the engine of any vehicle,
longer than necessary when the vehicle is parked.
7. DO NOT simultaneously operate generator and a ventilator which could result in
the entry of exhaust gas. When exhaust ventilators are used, we recommend that
a window on the opposite side of the unit “upwind” of exhaust gases be opened to
provide cross ventilation.
8. When parked, orient the vehicle so that the wind will carry the exhaust away from
the vehicle. DO NOT open nearby windows, ventilators, or doors into the passenger
compartment, particularly those which can be “down wind”, even part of the time.
9. DO NOT operate the generator when parked in close proximity to vegetation,
snow, buildings, vehicles, or any other object could deflect the exhaust under or into
the vehicle.
10. DO NOT touch the generator when running, or immediately after shutting off.
Heat from the generator can cause burns. Allow the generator to cool before at-
tempting maintenance or service.