Safety Rules & General Information
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Owner’s Manual for Australian 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Fire Hazards
Comply with regulations the local agency for workplace
health and safety has established. Also, verify that the
generator set is installed in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions and recommendations. Following
correct installation, do nothing that might alter a safe
installation and render the unit in noncompliance with the
aforementioned codes, standards, laws, and regulations.
Explosion Hazards
Battery Hazards
WARNING
(000217)
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and ventilating
airflow around the generator. Inadequate ventilation
could result in fire hazard, possible equipment
damage, death or serious injury.
WARNING
(000218)
Fire and explosion. Installation must comply with all
local, state, and national electrical building codes.
Noncompliance could result in unsafe operation,
equipment damage, death, or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only fully-charged fire extinguishers
rated according to applicable industry standards.
Improperly rated fire extinguishers will not extinguish
electrical fires in standby generators.
(000252)
(000100a)
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards for
safety equipment required when working with a live
electrical system. Failure to use required safety
equipment could result in death or serious injury.
(000257)
(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.
(000192)
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is
permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so will result in death or serious injury.
(000151a)
DANGER
Explosion and fire. Connection of fuel source must be
completed by a qualified professional technician or contractor.
Incorrect installation of this unit will result in death, serious
injury, and property and equipment damage.
(000174)
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000110)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000162)
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
(000137a)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
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