Generac 00919-0 owner manual Generac NP-50LPG Recreational Vehicle Generator

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Generac NP-50LPG Recreational Vehicle Generator

THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTS THAT THESE “RULES” FOR SAFE OPERATION BE COPIED AND POSTED IN POTENTIAL HAZARD AREAS OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE STRESSED TO ALL OPERATORS AND POTENTIAL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING:

•Inspect the generator periodically. Repair or replace all damaged or defective parts immediately.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating or ser- vicing this equipment. Become familiar with the Owner’s Manual and with the generator. The generator can operate safely, efficiently and reliably only if it is properly installed, operated and maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions.

Generac cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this Manual and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method or operating technique Generac does not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure the procedure, work method or operating technique that you choose does not render the generator to be unsafe.

•For fire safety, the auxiliary generator must be installed and maintained properly. Installation must always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and regulations. Adhere strictly to local, state and national electri- cal and building codes. Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established. Also, the generator and related components must be installed completely in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Following proper installation, do nothing that might alter a safe installation and render the unit in non-compliance with such codes, standards, laws and regulations.

The Recreational Vehicle Generator produces extremely high and dangerous electrical voltages and can cause dangerous, and possi- bly fatal, electrical shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, etc. while the unit is running. If you must work around an operating gen- erator, stand on an insulated, dry surface to reduce shock hazard.

Never work on this equipment or handle any electrical device while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet. Dan- gerous electrical shock will result.

•Have the generator properly grounded (bonded) during installation onto the vehicle, either by solid mounting to the vehicle frame or chassis or by means of an approved bonding conductor. DO NOT disconnect the bonding conductor, if so equipped. DO NOT reconnect the bonding con- ductor to any generator part that might be removed or disassembled during routine maintenance. If the grounding conductor must be replaced, use only a flexible conductor that is of No. 8 AWG copper wire minimum.

•Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans and other moving parts of this equipment. Never remove any drive belt or fan guards while the unit is operating.

In case of accident caused by electric shock, shut down the source of electrical power at once. If this cannot be done, free victim from live conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use a dry board, dry rope, or other non-conducting implement to free the victim from live conductor. If victim is unconscious, apply first aid and get medical help

•Inspect fuel system frequently for leaks or damage. Repair or replace any damaged or leaking component immediately. Never attempt to change, alter or modify the generator fuel system in any way that might affect safety or compliance with applicable codes and standards.

The generator engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas through its exhaust system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient con- centrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death. This exhaust system must have been properly installed, in strict compliance with applicable codes and standards. Following installation, you must do nothing that might render the system unsafe or in non-compliance with such codes and standards. The generator compartment must be com- pletely vapor sealed from vehicle interior. There must be no possibility of exhaust fumes entering the vehicle interior. Never operate this equipment with a leaking or defective exhaust system.

•Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can stress and break parts and may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.

•Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills imme- diately. Never leave oily or fuel soaked rags in the generator compartment or on the generator itself. Keep the area around the generator clean and free of debris.

•Adequate ventilation is required to expel toxic fumes and fuel vapors from the generator compartment. Do not alter the installation of this equip- ment in any manner that might obstruct air and ventilation openings. Such openings must be kept clear and unobstructed.

Some generators may use LP gas (propane) as a fuel. LP gas is highly EXPLOSIVE. The gas is heavier than air and tends to settle in low areas where even the slightest spark can ignite the gas and cause an explosion.

•Before performing any maintenance on the generator set, disconnect its battery cables to prevent accidental start up. Disconnect the cable from the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (–) first. Reconnect that cable last.

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