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NOTICE
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For all safety reasons to the equipment, GILLETTE
recommends installation, start-up and service be per-
formed by experienced personnel.
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Sufficient, un-obstructed flow of cooling air is criti-
cal for correct generator operation.
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The generator must be installed outdoors, away
from an over-hang roof where ice and snow could
avalanche onto generator and away from sprinklers
that could throw water up into cooling vents of gen-
erator.
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Electric load applied to generator should be no
more that 75% of generator maximum rating to avoid
constant maximum generator load use.
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Generator should not be exposed to excessive and
constant moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive environ-
ments.
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If connected loads cause over heating or excessive
vibration, an overload condition exists. Remove
loads until condition stabilizes.
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Do not sit, step, or load heavy items on generator
roof. Added stress can cause breakage.
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Do not start generator with air cleaner, air cleaner
cover, or oil dipstick removed, nor with oil drain hose
in open drain position.
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Keep a fire extinguisher rated “ABC” close by your
generator and be familiar on how to use it. Consult
your local fire department, for additional fire preven-
tion ideas.
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Be sure that a positive manual fuel valve be in-
stalled in fuel line feeding generator.
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Do not tamper with engine controls, generator is
factory adjusted to supply rated voltage and speed.
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Never operate generator when ambient tempera-
ture is over 105º F, as electrical insulation system may
fail.
STARTING BATTERY PRECAU-
TIONS
Starting batteries are not furnished with
your generator set, but they are available
through your installing contractor. The
home standby generator requires a Group
36, 12 VDC fully charged battery with mini-
mum 390 cold cranking amps.
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Released battery electrolyte can burn your skin
and eyes and is toxic.
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When electrolyte touches skin, wash it off immedi-
ately with water and seek medical attention. When
electrolyte contacts eyes, flush thoroughly with water
and seek medical attention.
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Spilled electrolyte must be washed away with an
acid neutral agent. Use a solution of one pound bicar-
bonate of soda to one gallon of water, and wash down
acid effected areas until evidence of acid foaming
reaction has ended.
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A battery provides risk of electric shock. Remove
watches, rings, or other metal items when working
with batteries. Use tools with insulated handles.
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When disconnecting battery cables, always dis-
connect the battery charger first, the positive battery
cable second, and negative battery cable last. When
reconnecting cables, always reconnect the positive
battery cable first, then negative cable, and recon-
nect battery charger last, to reduce possible arching.
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Discharge body static electricity by touching a
grounded metal surface on generator before touching
battery.
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Do not dispose of batteries in a fire and do not
open or mutilate a battery, as the battery is capable of
exploding.
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Lead acid batteries present a risk of fire or explo-
sion because they generate hydrogen gas, within. Do
not smoke, nor have flame or spark in a battery area.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
