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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This infor- mation relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and
operating instructions before using.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD | WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT | |
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Attempting to | Back feeding electricity through | Never backfeed electricity | |
connect generator | a building's electrical system to | through a structure's electrical | |
directly to the | the outside utility feed lines | system. | |
electrical system | could endanger repair persons |
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of any building | attempting to restore service. |
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structure. |
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Attempting to connect to the in- | To connect to a structure's electri- | ||
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| coming utility service could result | cal system in a safe manner, | |
| in electrocution. | always have a | |
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| Transfer Switch installed by a | |
| Restoration of electrical service | qualified electrician and in compli- | |
| while the generator is connected | ance with local ordinances. | |
| to the incoming utility could | (When installing a Double- | |
| result in a fire or serious damage | Throw Transfer Switch, a mini- | |
| if an isolator switch is not | mum of 10 gauge wiring must | |
| installed. | be used.) | |
| Failure to use a double throw |
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| transfer switch when connecting |
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| to a structure's electrical system |
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| can damage appliances and |
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| WILL VOID the manufacturer's |
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| warranty. |
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3- ENG | A02871 |