Porter-Cable H1000IS-W instruction manual RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE Continued

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (Continued)

HAZARD	WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to	Attempting to connect to the in-	To connect to a structure's electri-
connect generator	coming utility service could result	cal system in a safe manner,
directly to the	in electrocution.	always have a Double-Throw
electrical system	Restoration of electrical service	Transfer Switch installed by a
of any building	while the generator is connected	qualified electrician and in compli-
structure.	to the incoming utility could	ance with local ordinances.
(Continued)	result in a fire or serious damage	(When installing a Double-
	if an isolator switch is not	Throw Transfer Switch, a mini-
	installed.	mum of 10 gauge wiring must
	Failure to use a double throw	be used.)
	transfer switch when connecting
	to a structure's electrical system
	can damage appliances and
	WILL VOID the manufacturer's
	warranty.
Operation of	Water is an excellent conductor	Operate generator in a clean, dry,
generator in rain,	of electricity! Water which comes	well ventilated area. Make sure
wet, icy, or	in contact with electrically	hands are dry before touching
flooded	charged components can	unit.
conditions.	transmit electricity to the frame
	and other surfaces, resulting in
	electrical shock to anyone con-
	tacting them.
Use of worn,	Contact with worn or damaged	Inspect extension cords before
damaged, under-	extension cords could result in	use and replace with new cord if
sized or un-	electrocution.	required.
grounded exten-
	Use of undersize extension	Use proper size (wire gauge)
sion cords.
	cords could result in overheating	cordset for application see chart
	of the wires or attached items,	in the Assembly section of this
	resulting in fire.	manual.
	Use of ungrounded cordsets	Always use a cordset having a
	could prevent operation of	grounding wire with an
	circuit breakers and result in	appropriate grounding plug. DO
	electrical shock.	NOT use an ungrounded plug.
Placing generator	Accidental leakage of electrical	Place generator on low conduc-
on or against	current could charge conductive	tivity surface such as a concrete
highly conductive	surfaces in contact with the	slab.
surface, such as a	generator.
steel walkway or		ALWAYS operate generator a
metal roof.		minimum of six feet from any
		conductive surface.
Improper	Exceeding the load capacity of	Read the load rating chart and
connection of	the generator by attaching too	instructions in the Wattage Cal-
items to	many items, or items with very	culation section. Make sure that
generator.	high load ratings to it could	the summation of electrical
	result in overheating of some	loads for all attachments does
	items or their attachment wiring	not exceed the load rating of the
	resulting in fire or electrical	generator.
	shock.
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