ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS > EN
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4. OPERATION
Generator Location
NEVER operate the generator inside any building, including garages, basements, crawl spaces and
sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle.
Please consult your local authority. In some areas, generators must be registered with the local utility.
Generators used at construction sites may be subject to additional rules and regulations. Generators
should be on a flat, level surface at all times. (Even while not in operation) Generators must have at
least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from all combustible material. In addition to clearance from all
combustible material, generators must also have at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all sides to
allow for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing. Generators should never be started or operated
in the back of a SUV, camper, trailer, in the bed of a truck (regular, flat or otherwise), under
staircases/stairwells, next to walls or buildings, or in any other location that will not allow for adequate
cooling of the generator and/or the muffler. DO NOT contain generators during operation. Allow
generators to properly cool before transport or storage.
Place the generator in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where
exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces. Carefully consider wind and air
currents when positioning generator.
Failure to follow proper safety precautions may void manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING:
Do not operate or store the generator in rain, snow, or wet weather.
Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or
sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution.
WARNING:
During operation the muffler and exhaust fumes produced will become hot. If adequate cooling and
breathing space are not supplied, or it the generator is blocked or contained, temperatures can become,
extremely heated and may lead to fire.
Grounding
The generator system ground connects the frame to the ground terminals on the power panel.
— The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame and from the AC receptacle ground pin.
— Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacle pin connection will not function if the receptacle
ground pin is not functional, unless the neutral wire is bonded to the frame.
Fuel Selector Switch
The fuel selector switch on the front panel of the inverter is designed to choose the desired fuel
source— Gasoline or LPG. To select the desired fuel source, simply rotate the selector switch to the
fuel symbol on the panel. Turn the fuel selector switch to the 12 o’clock (vertical) position for LPG
operation. (A)
Turn the fuel selector switch to 3 o’clock (horizontal) position for gasoline operation (B)
