Generac Mobile G4-ECO, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction and Safety
4 Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower
Engine Safety
Internal combustion engines present special hazards
during operation and fueling. Failure to follow the safety
guidelines described below could result in severe injury or
death. Read and follow all safety alerts described in the
engine operator's manual. A copy of this manual was
supplied with the unit when it was shipped from the factory.
WARNING
(000281)
Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing
so could result in death, serious injury, or
property or equipment damage.
(000249)
WARNING
Risk of fire. Never operate engine without the
air cleaner installed. Operating engine without
the air cleaner could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not clean air filter elements.
Contaminants may remain after cleaning, shortening
air filter service life. Doing so could result in engine or
equipment damage.
(000317)
•
DO NOT run engine indoors or in an area with poor
ventilation. Make sure engine exhaust cannot seep
into closed rooms or ventilation equipment.
•
DO NOT clean air filter with gasoline or other types
of low flash point solvents.
•
DO NOT operate the unit without a functional
exhaust system.
•
Shut the engine down if any of the following
conditions exist during operation:
• Noticeable change in engine speed.
• Loss of electrical output.
• Equipment connected to the unit overheats.
• Sparking occurs.
• Engine misfires or there is excessive engine/
generator vibration.
• Protective covers are loose or missing.
• Ambient air temperature is above 113°F (45°C).
Operating Safety
Positioning the Unit
(000260a)
High Voltage. Verify area above unit is clear
of overhead wires and obstructions. Contact
with high-voltage power lines will result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER
(000147)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not operate unit on
uneven surfaces, or areas of excessive moisture, dirt, dust
or corrosive vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, property and equipment damage.
(000250)
•
If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud,
follow the National Electrical Code (NEC), state,
and local regulations when connecting.
Starting the Unit
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
(000263a)
WARNING
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
(000291)