GE 40350, 40374 manual 5

• After your system is installed, the generator may crank and start without warning any time there is a power failure. To prevent possible injury, always set the generator’s system switch to OFF, remove the service disconnect from the disconnect box AND remove the 15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.

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	WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas				WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could
	during recharging.					cause electric shock or burn, resulting in death or
	Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and					serious injury.
	cause explosion, resulting in death or					Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result in
	serious injury.					serious injury.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic.				•	If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any
Contact with battery contents could cause severe chemical burns.					power lines.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short				•	DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
circuit current.
				•	Use lifting pipes as described in Lifting the Generator.
•	DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
				•	DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator will occur.
•	DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during
	and for several minutes after charging a battery.
•	DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
					WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage.
•	Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and				Failure to properly ground generator could result
	rubber gloves.				in electrocution.
•	Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.				Failure to isolate generator from utility power could result
					in death or serious injury to electric utility workers due to
•	Use tools having insulated handles.
					backfeed of electrical energy.
				•	DO NOT touch bare wires or bare receptacles.
				•	DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn,
	WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
					frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
	and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or
				•	DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in
	explosion resulting in death or serious injury
	.				water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
				•	If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an
•	Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37 and other
					insulated dry surface to reduce the risk of a shock hazard.
	applicable fuel-gas codes.			•	DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
•	Before placing the generator into service, the fuel system lines
					service generator.
	must be properly purged and leak tested.			•	In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
•	After the generator is installed, youNOTshould inspect the fuel
					shut down the source of electrical power and contact the local
	system periodically.	for			authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
•	NO leakage is permitted.			•	Despite the safe design of the residential generator, operating
•					this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being
	DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other
	explosive conditions exist.				careless could cause possible injury or death.
•			REPRODUCTION• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
	DO NOT smoke around the generator. Wipe up any oil spills				Never work on the equipment when you are physically or
	immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left in the
	generator compartment. Keep the area near the generator clean				mentally fatigued.
	and free of debris.			•	Before performing any maintenance on the generator, disconnect
					the battery cable indicated by a NEGAtiVE, NEG or (-) first. When
					finished, reconnect that cable last.