Desa Mgh3000, Mgh4000a, Mgh5000a, Mgh6000, Mgh7000 installation manual

VENTILATION

DUST, DIRT,

RAIN, AND

SNOW

HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION

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DANGER

Use only in well-vented areas. Make sure area has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run generator in an enclosed or confined area. Never run generator inside occupied building. Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death.

This generator needs cooling air to run properly. Never block free-flowing, cooling air to generator. Overheating will occur without cooling air. This will damage the generator. Keep generator at least three feet away from any object.

WARNING

Do not use generator outdoors in rain or snow. Do not use generator near standing water or snow. Do not use if generator is wet or damp. Operating generator in these conditions increases the risk of electrocution. Severe injury or death can occur.

Do not use generator in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. This will severely affect its life. Keep generator clean. Do not allow dust, dirt, rain, or snow to collect on it. Protect generator from outdoor elements.

Air temperature affects generator output. Output drops 1% for each 10° tempera- ture rise above 60° F. Very low temperatures may make the engine hard to start. See engine owner’s manual for more information.