ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
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GENERAL INFORMATION | ELECTROCUTION |
This manual is provided so that your generator may be properly, safely and effectively applied and operated. Please read and understand all aspects of this manual before operating your generator set. Please also read and understand the documentation supplied with this generator regarding the engine and alternator. Keep this documentation in a safe and accessible place so that reference can be made as needed. All operators, users and subsequent owners of this generator must read and understand all aspects of this documentation before operating this product.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL TO BRING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THE WORDS
DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION ACCOMPANY THIS SYMBOL AND REFLECT THE POTENTIAL SEVERITY OF INJURY OR DAMAGE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD ENDANGER YOU OR OTHERS AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION.
SAFETY RULES
SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER
Certain States and Jurisdictions require that engine driven equipment be fitted with spark arresting mufflers. Depending on the generator model,
SPARK ARRESTER
If the product will be used around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, forests, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester should be installed and is legally required in the State of California. The California statutes requiring a spark arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is available from our product dealers, or may be ordered from Pramac America, LLC, P.O. Box 6001, Kearney, Nebraska 68847.
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The exhaust emission control system for this generator complies with the standards set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The respective engine manufacturers administer warranties for the exhaust emission system. Refer to the engine documentation for warranty information.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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DANGER: THIS GENERATOR SET PRODUCES ELECTRICAL CURRENT. THEREFORE, SAFETY GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED. IMPROPER USE
OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE, SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GENERATOR UNLESS FULLY QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
DANGER: THIS GENERATOR SET IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED IN DRY CONDITIONS AND FOR OUTDOOR AREAS ONLY. NEVER OPERATE THIS
GENERATOR INDOORS. NEVER OPERATE THIS GENERATOR IN RAIN, SNOW, SLEET OR GENERALLY WET CONDITIONS. DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR, BODILY INJURY, OR DEATH COULD RESULT FROM ELECTROCUTION.
DANGER: IF THIS GENERATOR IS CONNECTED TO A BUILDING, HOME, BUSINESS, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NORMALLY FED BY UTILITY
POWER, STEPS MUST BE TAKEN TO INSURE THE GENERATOR OUTPUT AND THE UTILITY POWER ARE POSITIVELY ISOLATED. THIS IS TYPICALLY ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE USE OF A PROPERLY INSTALLED TRANSFER SWITCH. FAILURE TO ISOLATE THE UTILITY AND GENERATOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WILL RESULT IN GENERATOR DAMAGE AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO UTILITY WORKERS DUE TO THE BACKFEED OF ELECTRICITY.
DANGER: TO AVOID BACKFEEDING INTO UTILITY SYSTEMS, ISOLATION OF THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS REQUIRED. BEFORE
CONNECTION OF A GENERATOR TO THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH. BEFORE MAKING PERMANENT CONNECTIONS A DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH MUST BE INSTALLED. TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ONLY A TRAINED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD CONNECT GENERATOR TO RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES ISOLATION OF THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEFORE CONNECTING A GENERATOR TO RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. TEMPORARY CONNECTION NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO BACKFEEDING.
ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL CODES AND REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY ITEM THAT CONCERNS THIS PRODUCT.
1.NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
2.NFPA 37 - Standard for Installation and Use of Stationary Combustible Engines.
3.Agricultural Wiring handbook of Farm Standby Electric Power.
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