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Important Safety Instructions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety
message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in
equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or
reduce the risk of injury or death.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the transfer switch unsafe.
Save These Instructions
WARNING
Only qualified electricians should attempt installation of
this system, which must strictly comply with applicable
codes, standards and regulations.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground transfer switch can
result in electrocution.
• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOTuse transfer switch with worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged wiring.
• DO NOThandle electrical cords while standing in water, while
barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on
an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service transfer switch.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power and contact local
authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
WARNING
Low voltage wire cannot be installed in same
conduit as power voltage wiring.
• Failure to follow above warning could cause personal injury,
damage and/or malfunction of equipment.
WARNING
Transfer Switch contains hazardous voltage that
can cause personal injury or death.
• Despite the safe design of the transfer switch, operating this
equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being
careless can cause possible injury or death.

NOTICE

Improper treatment of transfer switch can damage it and
shorten its life.
• Use transfer switch only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact
Briggs and Stratton Power Products.
•Do notexpose transfer switch to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
Neverwork on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off their
circuit breaker/fuse.