Precaution Statements Used In This Manual
There are three classifications of precautionary statements used in this manual. The most critical is a WARNING statement, then the Caution statement and the least critical is the Note statement. The usage of each statement is as follows:
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
Caution: | Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to |
| property. |
Note: | Additional information that is not critical to the installation or operation. |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS − This manual contains important instructions for the generator that should be followed during installation, operation and maintenance of the generator.
For ease of reading, the Warning statements are divided into four categories: Operation, Burn, Installation, and Maintenance.
Operation Statements
WARNING: If the trailer is not properly secured to the tow vehicles tow hitch, the trailer may separate from the tow vehicle and cause severe injury or property damage. Always ensure that the tow hitch and trailer tongue are properly connected, in good working condition and that safety chains are properly connected from the trailer to the tow vehicle.
WARNING: Maximum safe highway speed for towing the light tower is 55 miles per hour. Excessive speed or improper towing may result in an accident or damage.
WARNING: Never allow a person to ride in or on a trailer that is being towed. All states prohibit passengers in towed vehicles. A person can fall off and be struck be another vehicle or run over by the towed trailer. Failure to observe this warning can result in death.
WARNING: Before using a tow vehicle, verify that the vehicle is designed for the load. Using a vehicle that is too small is very dangerous. Be certain that it can handle the M.G.V.W. (Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight) and the tongue weight for safe towing and braking.
WARNING: For a new trailer, the wheel lug nuts should be tightened to the proper torque specification before use, after 50 miles of operation and every 100 miles of operation thereafter. Failure to check the lug nuts for proper tightness can result in an accident due to a wheel falling from the trailer.
WARNING: Never operate a trailer or tow vehicle that has a loose, missing or broken lug nut. The trailer is designed for safe operation with all lug nuts installed and all at the proper torque rating. Operating the trailer with one or more broken or missing lug nuts greatly increases the load on the remaining nuts and can cause failure of the remaining nuts that can result in an accident due to a wheel falling from the trailer.
WARNING: Never operate this generator in a manner other than as described in this manual. Operation in any manner not described in this manual should be considered unsafe and should not be attempted. Never start the engine unless you have first verified that the installation and operation of the generator are as described in this manual.
WARNING: Be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. This equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are controlled by this equipment. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: Exhaust fumes/gases are extremely dangerous and can cause severe illness or death. Never breath exhaust fumes produced by a running engine. Only run the engine outdoors where ventilation is plentiful. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and extremely dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness or death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: dizziness, nausea, headaches, sleepiness, vomiting or incoherence. If you or anyone else experiences these symptoms, get out into fresh air immediately. Stop the engine and do not restart the engine until it has been inspected and if necessary repaired or reinstalled in a well ventilated area.
WARNING: When operating this generator remain alert at all times. Never operate machinery when physically or mentally fatigued, or while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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