Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
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• Point muffler exhaust away from people
and occupied buildings.
Electrical Hazards
• The National Electric Code (NEC) requires
the frame and external electrically conduc-
tive parts of the generator be properly con-
nected to an approved earth ground. Local
electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the generator. Consult with a
local electrician for grounding requirements
in the area.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any
damp or highly conductive area (such as
metal decking or steel work).
• Once generator has been started outside,
connect electrical loads to extension
cord(s) inside.
Fire Hazards
• Allow at least 5 feet of clearance on all
sides of the generator when operating to
prevent overheating and fire.
• Do not operate the generator if connected
electrical devices overheat, if electrical out-
put is lost, if engine or generator sparks, or
if flames or smoke are observed while unit
is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator
at all times.
Standards Index
1. National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 70: The NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE (NEC) available from www.nfpa.org
2. National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 5000: BUILDING CONSTRUC-
TION AND SAFETY CODE available from
www.nfpa.org
3. International Building Code available from
www.iccsafe.org
4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available
from www.rerc.org, Rural Electricity
Resource Council P.O. Box 309 Wilming-
ton, OH 45177-0309
5. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Mainte-
nance of Farm Standby Electric Power
available from www.asabe.org, American
Society of Agricultural & Biological Engi-
neers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085
6. CSA C22.2 100-14 Electric motors and
generators for installation and use, in
accordance with the Rules of the Cana-
dian Electrical Code
7. ANSI/PGMA G300 Safety and Perfor-
mance of Portable Generators. Portable
Generator Manufacturer’s Association,
www.pgmaonline.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: This list is not all inclu-
sive. Check with the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or
standards which may be applicable to your
jurisdiction.
(000144)
DANGER
Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator
is running will result in death or serious injury.
(000104)
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power source,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
(000145)
DANGER
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000214)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line.
Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel
to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
(000174)
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
(000281)
Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing
so could result in death, serious injury, or
property or equipment damage.
(000282)
WARNING
Explosion and fire risk. Do not smoke near unit.
Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury, or property or
equipment damage.
WARNING
Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while
refueling unit. Failure to do so could result in
death, serious injury, or property or equipment
damage.
(000284a)
