SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that
is important for you to know and understand. This information relates
to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTINGEQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right, Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections,
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URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ- ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
I _&CAUTION 1
Informationfor preventingdamage to
equipment.
I NOTE 1
Information that you should pay 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 directly to the electrical system of any building structure.
Back feeding electricity through a buitding's electrical system to the outside utility feed lines could en- danger repair persons attempting to restore service.
Attempting to connect to the incoming utility service could result in electrocu- tion.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the in- coming utility could result in a fire or serious damage if a isolator switch is not installed.
Never back feed electricity through a structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electrical
system in a safe manner, and always have a
installed by a qualified electrician, in compliance with local ordinances.
(When installing a
gauge wiring must be used.)
Inadequate electrical grounding of gen- erator.
The failure of one of the generator's electrical devices, a broken wire, wet surfaces, etc. could result in the entire unit becoming electrically charged. Contact with electrically charged surfaces could result in electrocution.
Make sure that the unit is connected to an appropriate electrical ground, in accordance with the requirement of the National Electric Code. See page 8 for grounding instructions.
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