SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual carefully before op-
erating or effectuating any maintenance procedures on
this generator. The misuse of the generator can cause
serious of fatal injuries due to burns, fires, explosions,
electrical shock or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide asphyxiation can be fatal.
Carbon Monoxide Asphyxiation
- The first symptoms of car
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bon monoxide asphyxiation are similar to that of the flu, head
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aches, dizziness and/or nausea. These symptoms could be
caused by the malfunctioning of the generator.
In this case go
outside immediately.
Have the generator repaired. Then you
may start it again. Some people are more affected by the effects
of carbon monoxide than others, especially pregnant women,
those who suffer from heart or lung disease or anaemic people;
also those who have consumed alcoholic beverages, and those
who are at high altitudes. Be sure to read and understand all of
the warnings. Conserve this manual for future reference: it will
provide you with instructions to operate your generator safely
and correctly.
• Use only kerosene or diesel to diminish the risk of fire or explo
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sion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol or
other highly flammable combustants.
• Filling the tank:
a) The personnel charged with filling the tank should be qualified
and completely familiar with the factory instructions and
the current governmental regulations regarding the secure
provision of generators.
b) Use only the type of fuel expressly specified on the
identification plate located on the generator.
c) Before filling the tank, extinguish all of the flames, including
the pilot light and wait for the generator to cool down.
d) While filling the tank inspect all of the fuel lines and their
junctions to check for fuel losses. Any losses must be
repaired before starting the generator again.
e) Under no circumstances should you conserve a quantity of
combustible superior to that which is necessary to maintain in
function the heater for one day in the same building or nearby
the heater. The fuel storage cisterns should be located in a
separate building.
f) All of the fuel tanks should be located a minimum safety
distance from the heater, (like current government regulation),
as well as oxyhydrogen blowpipe/ torches, welding equipment
and similar ignition sources (with the exception of the fuel
tank incorporated in the generator).
g) The fuel should be stored in areas where the flooring will
not soak up any fuel spills or any drips of fuel line, the flame
underneath that could cause a fire.
h) All fuel storage must be effectuated in compliance with the
current government regulations.
• Never use the generator in rooms where gasoline, paint thin-
ner, or other highly flammable materials are located.
• While the heater is in use follow all of the local ordinances and
current government regulations.
• Heaters used close to large pieces of fabric, curtains or oth-
er similar materials must be situated at a safe distance from
these objects. The minimum safety distance is that which is
advised by the current regulations in the your country. It is also
advisable to use fireproof materials for coverings. Such ma
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terials should be fastened in a safe manner, so as to avoid
their catching fire and prevent interference with the generator
caused by wind.
• Use only well ventilated areas. Predispose an opening or at
least an air exchange system that meets the current govern-
mental regulations in your area so that fresh air will be pro-
vided.
• Supply the generator with the proper voltage and frequency as
specified on the identification plate.
• Use only extension cords with three wires correctly connected
to a grounded plug.
• The minimum safety distance is the distance required by the
current governmental regulations in your area.
• Place the generator in a position so that when it is hot or in
function it will be on a stable and level surface, so that you
avoid starting a fire
• When you move or store the generator, maintain it in a level
position in order to avoid fuel loss.
• Keep children and animals away from the generator.
• Disconnect the generator when it is not in use.
• When it is controlled by another device (like a thermostat or a
timer), the heater could turn itself on at any time.
• Never place the generator in inhabited rooms.
• Never obstruct the aspiration or dissipation vents.
• When the heater is hot, connected to the power supply or in
function it should never be moved, handled, or refilled and no
maintenance should be performed on it.
• Smoke that is produced from the first combustion is due to the
evaporation of organic materials (ceramic) present in the com-
bustion tank and anticorrosion oil present on the surface of the
burner. After a few minutes the smoke will stop.
• The environmental operating temperature is -30°C +40°C.
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