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A. Operate only in well ventilated areas.
B. Never operate indoors including attached garages
C. Never operate the unit in such a way as to allow exhaust gases
to seep back into closed rooms (i.e. through windows, walls,
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4. NOISE HAZARD -
Excessive noise is not only tiring, but continual exposure can lead to
loss of hearing.
A. Use hearing protection when working around this equipment for
long periods of time.
B. Keep your neighbors in mind when using this equipment.
5. CLEANLINESS -
Keep the generator and surrounding area clean.
A. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that create
slippery conditions around the unit.
B. Remove any rags or other materials that could create a
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C. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before starting the unit.
6. SERVICING EQUIPMENT -
All service, including the installation or replacement of service parts,
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A. Use only factory approved repair parts.
B. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.
C. Never remove the protective guards, covers, or receptacle
panels while the engine is running.
D. Use extreme caution when working on electrical components.
High output voltage from this equipment can cause serious
injury or death.
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They can cause severe burns instantly.
F. The use of the engine-generator set must comply with all
national, state, and local codes.
SAFETY INFORMATION
This engine generator set has been designed and manufactured to
allow safe, reliable performance. Poor maintenance, improper or
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instructions carefully before installation or use. Keep these instructions
handy for future reference. Take special note and follow all warnings on
the unit labels and in the manuals.
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS
DANGER:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
1. ELECTRICAL SHOCK -
The output voltage present in this equipment can cause fatal electric
shock. This equipment must be operated by a responsible person.
A. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator without proper
instruction.
B. Guard against electric shock.
C. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
D. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain or snow.
E. Use only three-pronged grounded receptacles
and extension cords.
F. Be sure the unit is properly grounded to an
external ground rod driven into the earth.
2. FIRE HAZARD -
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A. Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot.
B. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children.
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tank.
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Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate.
E. Store fuel only in an approved container, and only in a well
ventilated
area.
F. Follow local codes for closeness to combustible material.
3. DEADLY EXHAUST GAS -
Exhaust fumes from any gasoline engine contain carbon monoxide, an
invisible, odorless and deadly gas that must be mixed with fresh air.
TESTING POLICY
Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked
for performance. The generator is loaded to its full capacity, and the
voltage, current, and frequency are carefully checked.
Rated output of generator is based on engineering tests of typical units,
and is subject to, and limited by, the temperature, altitude, fuel, and
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This unit comes factory set for either key start or manual start. With the
DSE 7310 MKII controller used in the manual start option it is possible
to wire the control for remote start. Wiring instructions can be found
further in this manual. The key start version does not have this option.
