Porter-Cable CH250 instruction manual Safety Guidelines Definitions, Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that
is important for you to know and un-	URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ-	Information for preventing damage to
derstand. This information relates to
	ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY	equipment.
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
	OR LOSS OF LIFE.
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay at-	IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A	Information that you should pay
tention to these sections.	HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
	INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.	special attention to.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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When using this product basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE

	HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to connect generator		Back feeding electricity through a	Never backfeed electricity through
directly to the electrical system of		building’s electrical system to the	a structure's electrical system.
any building structure.		outside utility feed lines could en-	To connect to a structure's electri-
		danger repair persons attempting to
		restore service.	cal system in a safe manner,
			always have a Double-Throw
		Attempting to connect to the incoming	Transfer Switch installed by a
		utility service could result in electrocu-	qualified electrician and in compli-
		tion.	ance with local ordinances. (When
			installing a Double-Throw Trans-
		Restoration of electrical service while	fer Switch, a minimum of 10
		the generator is connected to the	gauge wiring must be used.)
		incoming utility could result in a fire or
		serious damage if an isolator switch is
		not installed.
		Failure to use a double throw transfer
		switch when connecting to a
		structure's electrical system can
		damage appliances and WILL VOID
		the manufacturer's warranty.

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