Operation (continued)
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WARNING: Static electric spark hazard
A static electric spark can explosively ignite gasoline vapor, resulting in a flash fire
that could cause serious injury or death.
To avoid static electric sparking while filling the gasoline tank,
the following steps
must be followed to minimize and safely dissipate static electric charge build-
up before and during the fueling process
:
•
Always dissipate static charge from your body before beginning the fueling
process by touching a grounded metal object at a safe distance from fuel
sources.
•
Never fill the generator’s gas tank directly from the fuel pump –
the
generator’s tank is not grounded and high velocity flow from the pump can
cause static electricity build-up. Use an approved portable container to
transfer gas to the generator’s tank.
•
Never fill the portable gas container while it is sitting inside a vehicle,
trailer, trunk, or pick-up truck bed. ALWAYS place container on the
ground to be filled.
•
Keep nozzle in contact with portable container while filling. Manually
control the flow of gasoline; DO NOT
use the nozzle’s lock
-open device.
•
A portable container made of metal or conductive plastic is preferred
because it dissipates charge to ground more readily.
5.
Clean up gasoline spills /splashes immediately.
a)
If possible, move the generator
away from spilled gasoline on the ground.
b)
Wipe up spilled gasoline, and wait 5 minutes for excess gasoline to evaporate
before starting engine.
c)
Gasoline soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.
d)
If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin
immediately.
6.
Replace gasoline cap securely before starting engine.
7.
Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-listed, tightly sealed container.
IMPORTANT:
For continuous operation, be prepared to check and refuel the engine on a regular
basis.
A tank of gasoline should last about 9.6 hours under 50% load.
Using propane
supply
Propane:
1.
Make sure the fuel hose with pressure reducing regulator is securely connected to the
propane tank on one end and the propane regulator inlet on the generator base on
the other end.
2.
Open the propane tank main valve.
3.
Check the regulator inlet connection for leaks each time you connect. Use the leak
test method described below.
Inspect fuel
system/check
for leaks
Inspect fuel system & check for leaks BEFORE starting generator.
DO NOT start generator until all needed repairs have been completed.
WARNING
:
Fuel Leak Hazard
Gasoline and propane are highly explosive and fuel leaks can result in fire or
explosions. You can be burned and seriously injured if the fuel system is not
properly hooked up or if there is a fuel leak when you start the engine.
