SAFETY GUiDELiNES - DEFiNiTiONS
This manual contains information that
is important for you to know and
understand. This information relates
to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROB-
LEMS. "Tohelp you recognize this
information, we use the symbols to
the right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
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When using this product basic precautions should always befollowed
including the following:
F_RSKOF ELECTF_OCUTRON AND FRF_E
HAZARD
Attempting toconnect generator directly
to the electrical system of any building
structure.
Inadequate electrical grounding of gen-
erator.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Back feeding electricity through a
building's electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could en=
danger repair persons attempting to
restore service.
Attempting to connect to the incoming
utility service could result in electrocu-
tion.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator isconnected to the in-
coming utility could result in a fire or
serious damage if aisolator switch is
not installed.
The failure of oneof the generator's
electrical devices, a broken wire, wet
surfaces, etc. could result in the entire
unit becoming electrically charged.
Contact with electrically charged
surfaces could result in electrocution.
HOW TO PREVENT UT
Never back feed electricity through a
structure's electrical system.
Toconnect to a structure's electrical
system ina safe manner and always
have a Double-Throw Transfer Switch
installed bya qualified electrician, in
compliance with local ordinances.
(When installing a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch, a minimum of 10
gauge wiring must be used.}
Make sure that the unitis connected
to an appropriate electrical ground,
_naccordance with the requirement
of the National Electric Code. See
page 8 for grounding instructions.
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