Porter-Cable D21679-008-0 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
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-	ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY	equipment.
	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
tention to these sections.		Information that you should pay
	HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS	special attention to.
	INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

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-
	danger repair persons attempting to	To connect to a structure's electri-
	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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