Safety Rules & General Information
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Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator
Safety Rules
Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing,
operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar
with this Installation Manual, the Owner’s Manual, and
with the unit. The generator can operate safely, efficiently
and reliably only if it is properly installed, operated and
maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing to
follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions.
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 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
generator unsafe.
General Hazards
(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
Automatic start-up. Disconnect normal power source
and render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000236)
DANGER
(000209a)
WARNING
This product is not intended to be used in
a critical life support application. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
This unit is not intended for use as a prime power
source. It is intended for use as an intermediate power
supply in the event of temporary power outage only.
See individual unit specifications for required
maintenance and run times pertaining to use.
(000247)
(000187)
WARNING
(000130)
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000182)
WARNING
(000155)
WARNING
Only a trained and licensed electrician should perform
wiring and connections to unit. Failure to follow proper
installation requirements could result in death, serious
injury, and damage to equipment or property.
(000115)
WARNING
Moving Parts. Do not wear jewelry when
starting or operating this product. Wearing
jewelry while starting or operating this product
could result in death or serious injury.
(000111)
WARNING
Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and
appendages away from moving parts. Failure
to do so could result in death or serious injury.
(000108)
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this
machine if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the
ability to service this equipment and could result
in death or serious injury.
(000215)
(000146)
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
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