Honeywell HW5500, HW5500E IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES, Safety Messages, Signal Words, Hazard Symbols and Meanings

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions provided in product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death, serious injury, and property damage.

iNOTE:

Since there are many variations in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, and maintenance of this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

In addition to the signal words described above, the following symbols may be used to draw your attention to

specific types of hazards.

Safety Messages

Signal Words

Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to generator com- ponents.

Explosion	Toxic fumes	Fire

Chemical burn	Hot surface

Electrical shock

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside a home	Only use OUTSIDE and far
or garage, EVEN IF doors	away from windows, doors, and
and windows are open.	vents.

HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner’s Manual