Bryant
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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
• All generators covered by this manual produce
dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal
electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high
and dangerous voltages to the transfer switch as does
the standby generator when it is in operation. Avoid
contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc.,
while the unit is running. Ensure all appropriate
covers, guards and barriers are in place before
operating the generator. If work must be done around
an operating unit, stand on an insulated, dry surface to
reduce shock hazard.
• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or
feet are wet. DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK
MAY RESULT.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the frame
and external electrically conductive parts of the
generator to be connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes also may require proper
grounding of the generator electrical system.
• After installing this home standby electrical system, the
generator may crank and start at any time without
warning. When this occurs, load circuits are
transferred to the STANDBY (generator) power
source. To prevent possible injury if such a start and
transfer occur, always set the generator’s
Auto/Off/Manual switch to its OFF position before
working on equipment and remove the 7.5A and 15A
fuses from the generator control panel.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock,
immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If
this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the
live conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE
VICTIM. Use a nonconducting implement, such as a dry
rope or board, to free the victim from the live conductor.
If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid and get
immediate medical help.
• 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
• For fire safety, the generator must be installed and
maintained properly. Installation always must comply
with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Adhere strictly to local, state and national
electrical and building codes. Comply with regulations
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) has established. Also, ensure that the
generator is installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
Following proper installation, do nothing that might
alter a safe installation and render the unit in
noncompliance with the aforementioned codes,
standards, laws and regulations.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times.
Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the National Fire
Protection Association are appropriate for use on the
standby electric system. Keep the extinguisher
properly charged and be familiar with its use. Consult
the local fire department with any questions pertaining
to fire extinguishers.
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.
• Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid propane
(LP) gas are extremely EXPLOSIVE. Install the fuel
supply system according to applicable fuel-gas codes.
Before placing the home standby electric system into
service, fuel system lines must be properly purged and
leak tested according to applicable code. After
installation, inspect the fuel system periodically for
leaks. No leakage is permitted.
STANDARDS INDEX
In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regulations
and laws, the published information listed below may be
used as installation guide for this equipment.
1. NFPA No. 37, STATIONARY COMBUSTION
ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES, available from the
National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic
Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.
2. NFPA No. 76A, ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES,
available same as Item 1.
3. NFPA No. 54, NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
available same as Item 1.
4. NFPA No. 58, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GAS, available same as Item 1.
5. NFPA No. 70, NFPA HANDBOOK OF NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE, available same as Item 1.
6. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available
from the American Insurance Association, 85 John
Street, New York, N.Y. 10038.
7. AGRICULTURAL WIRING HANDBOOK, available
from the Food and Energy Council, 909 University
Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201.
8. ASAE EP-3634, INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF FARM STANDBY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, available from the
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 2950
Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
9. NFPA No. 30, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS CODE, available same as Item 1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
