Generac Power Systems Stationary Emergency Generator, Installation Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this model of the standby generator
set.
Every effort was expended to make sure that the information and
instructions in this manual are both accurate and current at the
time the manual was written. However, the manufacturer reserves
the right to change, alter or otherwise improve this product(s) at
any time without prior notice.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY
If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact the nearest
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 personnel to special instructions about a particular
service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incor-
rectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their definitions are
as follows:
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OR ACTION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE:
Notes contain additional information important to a procedure
and will be found within the regular text body 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.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the
DANGER ,
WARNING and CAUTION blocks. The type of information each
indicates is as follows:

This symbol points out important safety information that,
if not followed, could endanger personal safety and/or
property of others.


This symbol points out potential explosion hazard.

This symbol points out potential fire hazard.

This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
When the generator requires servicing or repairs, contact a Dealer
for assistance. Service technicians are factory-trained and are
capable of handling all service needs.
When contacting a Dealer about parts and service, always supply
the complete Model number, Serial number and Type Code (where
applicable), of the unit as given on the Data Label affixed to the
unit.
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Introduction
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.