Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Owner’s/Installation Manual for SMM
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Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Generac Smart Management
Module. The Smart Management Modules (SMM) are
designed to work together to prevent the home standby
generator from being overloaded by large appliance
loads. The modules require no control wires, and provide
a cost effective, quick installation. Use of up to eight
modules is available, allowing protection of your home
and necessary appliances.
Read this manual thoroughly and understand all of the
instructions, cautions, and warnings before using this
equipment. If any section of the manual is not understood,
contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer, or
contact Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722, or
www.generac.com with any questions or concerns.
The owner is responsible for proper maintenance and
safe use of the equipment. Before operating, servicing or
storing this product:
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Study all warnings in this manual and on the
product carefully.
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Become familiar with this manual and the product
before use.
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Refer to the Installation section of the manual for
instructions on final assembly procedures. Follow
the instructions completely.
Save these instructions for future reference. ALWAYS
supply this manual to any individual that will use this
product.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS
BASED ON PRODUCTS IN PRODUCTION AT THE
TIME OF PUBLICATION. GENERAC RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS MANUAL AT ANY TIME.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings
in this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit
are, therefore, not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer
does not specifically recommend, verify that it is safe for
others. Also make sure the procedure, work method or
operating technique utilized does not render the
equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel
to special instructions about a particular operation that
may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe them carefully. Their definitions are as follows:
NOTE:
Notes contain additional information important to a
procedure and will be found within the regular text of this
manual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.
(000001)
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
(000002)
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
(000003)
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
