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

 

 

 

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

 

of any building

attempting to restore service.

 

structure.

 

 

Attempting to connect to the in-

To connect to a structure's electri-

 

 

coming utility service could result

cal system in a safe manner,

 

in electrocution.

always have a Double-Throw

 

 

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

 

 

transfer switch when connecting

 

 

to a structure's electrical system

 

 

can damage appliances and

 

 

WILL VOID the manufacturer's

 

 

warranty.

 

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Porter-Cable D28362-031-0 Safety Guidelines / Definitions, Important Safety Instructions, Risk of Electrocution and Fire

D28362-031-0 specifications

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