Honeywell L, HW3000, hw400 service manual Safety Messages, Electric Shock Hazards

SAFETY MESSAGES

Electric Shock Hazards

WARNING

Generators produce powerful voltage that can cause death or great physical harm.

•Notify the utility company when using generator for backup power. Use approved transfer equipment to iso- late generator from electric utility.

•NEVER connect to a building’s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been installed by a qualified elec- trician.

•NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles.

•NEVER use generator with electrical cords that are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.

•NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on wet surface.

•Generator repairs should only be performed by a trained service technician.

•Keep the generator out of reach of children, pets, and untrained people.

•Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batteries, can cause electric shock.

•NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare hands at the same time.

•Remove rings, watches or any other object containing metal when working with battery. If metal comes into contact with battery terminals, electric shock and seri- ous burns can result.

•Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with or near battery.

•NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top of bat- tery.

Fire and Burn Hazards

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.

•Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.

•NEVER enclose the generator in any structure.

•Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during operation.

•NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is running. Turn generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel.

•NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the gen- erator or where gasoline is stored.

•NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, tighten the fuel cap securely.

•Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, the area must be dry before starting the engine.

•Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.

WARNING

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine.

•NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases.

•Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors.

WARNING

Battery gases are explosive.

•NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or spark-producing equipment near the battery.

Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid, which can be very dangerous and cause severe burns.

•NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush the area with water.

Medical and Life Support Uses

WARNING

•In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.

•NEVER use this product to power life support devices or life support appliances.

•NEVER use this product to power medical devices or medical appliances.

•Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in your household depends on electrical equip- ment to live.

•Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a medical emergency.

Generator Damage Hazards

NOTICE

Improper treatment or misuse of generator can cause per- manent damage.

•Damage to generator caused by misuse or modifica- tion is not covered under warranty.

California Proposition 65

WARNING

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

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