Bohmer-AG GRX8000-3G, Manual

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GRX8000-3G
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Safety
The generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to
instructions. Read and understand this owner's manual before operating your generator. You
can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator's controls, and by observing
safe operating procedures.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles, and connections. Be sure that
anyone who operates the generator receives proper instruction. Do not let children operate the
generator without parental supervision. Keep children and pets away from the area of operation.
Place the generator on a firm, level surface and avoid loose sand or snow. If the generator is
tilted or overturned. Fuel spillage may result. Also. If the generator is overturned or sinks into a
soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may enter the generator.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless gas. Breathing
exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air you
breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building
up, provide adequate ventilation.
Electric Shock Hazards
The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution
if misused.
Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions. Such as rain or snow, or near a
pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the
generator dry.
If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all electrical
components on the control panel, before each use. Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or
short circuit in electrical components which could result in electrocution.
Do not connect to a building's electrical system unless an isolation switch has been installed by
a qualified electrician.