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OPM-103
REV B
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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important information that should be understood
and followed before the installation, operation and maintenance of the
generator. Failure to follow the safety instructions in this manual could
result in serious injury or death. Keep this manual available for future
reference.
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS
DANGER:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,
will
result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,
may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
NOTE: CAUTION is also used on the unit labels and in this manual to
indicate a situation that could result in serious damage or destruction of
the equipment and possible personal injury.
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK -
The output voltage present in this equipment can cause a fatal electric
shock. This equipment must be operated by a responsible person.
A. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator without proper
instruction.
B. Guard against electric shock.
C. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
D. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain or snow.
E. Use only three-prong grounded plugs and extension cords.
F. Be sure the unit is properly grounded to an external ground rod
driven into the earth.
2. FIRE HAZARD -
A. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper use. Fire
extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate.
3. NOISE HAZARD -
Excessive noise is not only tiring, but continual exposure can lead to
loss of hearing.
A. Use hearing protection when working around this
equipment for long periods of time.
B. Keep your neighbors in mind when permanently installing this
equipment.
4. CLEANLINESS -
Keep the generator and surrounding area clean.
A. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that create slippery
conditions around the unit.
B. Remove any rags or other materials that could create a
potential fire hazard.
C. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before starting the unit.
5.SERVICING EQUIPMENT -
All service, including the installation or replacement of service parts,
should be performed only by a qualified technician.
A. Use only factory approved repair parts.
B. Do not work on this equipment fatigued.
C. Use extreme caution when working on electrical components.
High output voltages from this equipment can cause serious
injury or death.
D. Installing a generator is not a “do-it-yourself” project. Consult
a qualified, licensed electrician or contractor. The installation
must comply with all national, state, and local codes.
TESTING POLICY
Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked
for performance. The generator is loaded to its full capacity, and the
voltage, current, and frequency are carefully checked.
Rated output of generator is based on engineering tests of typical units,
and is subject to, and limited by, the temperature, altitude, fuel, and
other conditions specified by the manufacturer of applicable engines.
