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Product identification
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software was modified or changes were made to the generator's factory set-
tings
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use of the generator by inadequately instructed operating personnel
Furthermore at all costs avoid the following Misuses:
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Never refuel the generator’s own tank when the engine is running. The vibra-
tions and strong exhaust streams during operation can lead to fuel spillage.
This leads to an increased risk of explosion and fire and therefore danger to
operating personnel, the environment and the device.
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Never refuel the generator’s own tank when it is hot. Overflowing fuel and ex-
haust fuel vapours can ignite on hot parts of the device.
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Never open the generator’s tank cover whilst it is running or if it is hot. Over-
flowing hot fuel and escaping fuel vapours can ignite on the device’s hot
parts.
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The generator is never to be connected up to another energy distribution sys-
tem (e.g. public power supply) or to other power generating systems (e.g.
other generators, solar plants, etc.). To start with this is usually not permitted
by . In both cases this will inevitably lead to severe damage and possibly also
severe injury.
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Never place the generator in explosion-prone environments. The individual
components of the generator are not designed to be EX-protected.
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Never operate the generator in rooms, narrow pits or vehicles. The combus-
tion exhaust gases contain poisonous substances including the odourless
but deadly gas carbon monoxide (CO) which, when breathed in, can accu-
mulate in cases of poor air circulation to reach deadly concentrations. Also a
lack of fresh air circulation leads to overheating and possible damage to the
generator right through to destruction.
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For the same reasons of risk, never divert exhaust gases for the purposes of
heating rooms or vehicles.
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Never clean the generator with the aid of a high pressure cleaner or a strong
jet of water.
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Never allow water to find its way inside the generator. Never pour water over
the generator and never clean it using a water hose or a high pressure clean-
er.
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Never operate the generator in any area where it could be flooded by high
water or any other events. The device's protection class (see Chapter 14 )
allows operation with spray water, however not in the case of floods.
