What to Do and Not to Do
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Keep the generator outside. Never use it indoors. (unless properly
installed inside building).
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Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide alarm.
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Keep the generator dry. Do not use in wet conditions. To protect from
moisture, operate it on a dry surface and with adequate ventilation.
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Dry your hands if wet before touching the generator.
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Never
try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a
wall outlet, a practice known as "backfeeding". This is an extremely
dangerous practice that presents an electrocution risk. It also bypasses
some of the built-in household circuit protection devices unless done
properlly.
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If you must connect the generator to the house wiring to power
appliances,
get a licensed electrical contractor to do it
in
accordance with
Australian Standards AS/NZS 3000 Electrical
Installations
.
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Avoid creating a fire hazard. Store fuel for your generator in properly
labelled non-glass safety containers, out of the home and away from
fuel-burning / heat appliances.
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Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool down. Fuel
spilt on hot engine parts could ignite.
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When running generator on hand ensure all load connection devices
are removed.
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When performing service work ensure emergency stop button is
pressed.
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Do not smoke in or around generator
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Do not run generator on light loads for prolonged periods of time, the
generator needs at least 50% loading to prevent damage.
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Familise yourself with all paperwork / manuals available to you.
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Ensure emergency button is out prior to starting generator.
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