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9. Install sound and weather proofing only when it is not raining or snowing to avoid
trapping moisture within the generator.
fire and Explosion Precautions
1. Generator fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel
storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers
nearby.
2. The generator room must be adequately ventilated. Exhaust fumes must be piped to
the outdoors.
3. Keep the generator, surrounding floors, and room clean at all times.
4. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must be cleaned up immediately. dispose of
fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regulations.
store oil rags in a covered metal container.
5. Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the generator.
6. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the engine,
fuel tanks, or batteries. Fuel vapors are explosive.
7. keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical
parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or
vapors.
8.
Do not refill the generator fuel tank on the bed frame while the engine is
running.
9. do not operate the generator with known leaks in the fuel system.
10. Use only engine manufacturer recommended fuel and oil fluids.
Mechanical Precautions
1. The generator is designed with guards for protection from moving parts. in any case,
care must still be taken to protect personnel and equipment from other mechanical
hazards when working around the generator.
2. do not operate the generator with safety guards removed. While the generator is
running, do not attempt to reach around the safety guards for maintenance or any
other reason.
3. keep hands, arms, long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry away from pulleys, belts, and
other moving parts. Be aware that when engine parts are moving fast they cannot be
seen clearly.
4. When working in and around the generator always wear protective clothing including
gloves, ansi approved safety goggles and safety hat.
Noise Precautions
The generator can product high noise levels. Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85
dBa is hazardous to hearing. always wear ear protection when operating or working around