INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this model of portable generator by
Generac Power Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, high
performance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to
supply electrical power to operate electrical loads when utility
power is unavailable due to a power outage.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY
If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your
nearest GENERAC
®
Authorized Dealer for starting, operating and
servicing procedures.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the
generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are
used to alert you to special instruction about a particular
operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or
carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their definitions are as
follows:
After this heading, you can read instructions that, if not strictly
complied with, will result in serious personal injury, severe
property damage and/or including without limitation, death.
After this heading, you can read instructions that, if not strictly
complied with, may result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
After this heading, you can read instructions that, if not strictly
complied with, could result in damage to equipment and/or
property.
NOTE:
After this heading, you can read explanatory statements
that require special emphasis. These safety warnings cannot
eliminate the hazards that they indicate. Common sense and
strict compliance with the special instructions while performing
the service are essential to preventing accidents.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the
DANGER,
WARNING
and
CAUTION
blocks. The type of information each
indicates follows:
This symbol points out important safety
information that, if not followed, could endanger
personal safety and/or property of you and others.
This symbol points out potential explosion hazard.
This symbol points out potential fire hazard.
This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard.
The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the
equipment. We strongly recommend that the operator read this
“Owner’s Manual” and thoroughly understand all instructions
before using this equipment.
We also strongly recommend instructing other users to properly
start and operate the unit. This prepares them if they need to
operate the equipment in an emergency.
CAUTION!
Always disconnect spark plug wire and place the wire
where it cannot contact the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs to your generator.
• The generator produces dangerously high voltage that can
cause extremely hazardous electrical shock. Avoid contact with
bare wires, terminals, etc. Never permit any unqualified person
to operate or service the generator.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device while
standing in water, while barefoot or while hands or feet are
wet. Dangerous electrical shock will result.
• The National Electric Code requires the frame and external
electrically conductive parts of the generator be properly
connected to an approved earth ground. Local electrical codes
may also require proper grounding of the generator. Consult
with a local electrician for grounding requirements in your area.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp or highly
conductive area (such as metal decking or steel work).
• Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged electrical
cord sets with the generator.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces and where it will not
be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive
vapors.
• Gasoline is highly
FLAMMABLE
and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE
.
Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the
vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a
hot engine. Comply with all laws regulating storage and
handling of gasoline.
• Never add fuel while unit is running.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel
expansion. If tank is over-filled, fuel can overflow onto a hot
engine and cause
FIRE
or an
EXPLOSION.
• Never store generator with fuel in tank where gasoline vapors
might reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (as on a furnace,
water heater or clothes dryer).
FIRE
or
EXPLOSION
may result.
• Generator exhaust gases contain
DEADLY
carbon monoxide
gas.This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death.
Operate this equipment only in the open air where adequate
ventilation is available.
• Allow at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator or
you could damage the unit.
Never operate the unit inside any
room or enclosure where the free flow of cooling air into and
out of the unit might be obstructed.
Review “Cold Weather
Operation” on page 12.
NEVER operate your generator indoors, in an attached garage or
near an open window.
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