• Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment. Jewelry can conduct
electricity resulting in electric shock, or may get caught in moving components
causing injury.
FIRE HAZARDS
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. Do NOT use any
carbon tetra-chloride type extinguisher. Its fumes are toxic, and the liquid can
deteriorate wiring insulation. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be
familiar with its use. If there are any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers,
consult the local fire department.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
• Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately.
Ensure that no combustible materials are left in the generator compartment,
or on or near the generator, as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result. Keep the area
surrounding the generator clean and free from debris.
• Generator sets may operate using one of several types of fuels. All fuel types
are potentially FLAMMABLE and/or EXPLOSIVE and should be handled
with care. Comply with all laws regulating the storage and handling of fuels.
Inspect the unit’s fuel system frequently and correct any leaks immediately.
Fuel supply lines must be properly installed, purged and leak tested according
to applicable fuel-gas codes before placing this equipment into service.
• Gaseous fuels such as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas are extremely
EXPLOSIVE. Natural gas is lighter than air, and LP gas is heavier than air;
install leak detectors accordingly.
GENERATOR INSTALLATION
These generators are liquid-cooled, engine-driven generator sets designed to
supply electrical power that operates critical electrical loads during utility power
failure. The generators are factory- installed in a weather resistant, all metal
enclosure and are intended for outdoor installation only.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Before installing this equipment, check the ratings of both the generator and the
transfer switch. Read “Emergency Isolation Method” and “Total Circuit Isolation
Method” in Section 3 of the Installation Manual. The generator’s rated wattage/
amperage capacity must be adequate to handle all electrical loads that the unit
will power. The critical (essential) loads may need to be grouped together and
wired into a separate “emergency” distribution panel.
If an open bottom is used, the engine-generator is to be installed over non-
combustible materials and should be located such that combustible materials
are not capable of accumulating under the generator set.
