Safety Rules & General Information
2 Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator
Safety Rules
Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing,
operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar
with this Owner’s Manual and with the unit. The
generator can operate safely, efficiently and reliably only
if it is properly installed, operated and maintained. Many
accidents are caused by failing to follow simple and
fundamental rules or precautions.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If using a procedure, work
method, or operating technique the manufacturer does not
specifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others.
Also, make sure the procedure, work method or operating
technique utilized does not render the generator unsafe.
General Hazards
(000190)
DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and  
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death  
or serious injury. 
Automatic start-up. Disconnect normal power source 
and render unit inoperable before working on unit. 
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000236)
DANGER
(000209a)
WARNING
This product is not intended to be used in  
a critical life support application. Failure to  
adhere to this warning could result in  
death or serious injury.
WARNING
This unit is not intended for use as a prime power 
source. It is intended for use as an intermediate power 
supply in the event of temporary power outage only. 
See individual unit specifications for required 
maintenance and run times pertaining to use.
(000247)
(000130)
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery 
cable, then the positive battery cable when working 
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death 
or serious injury.
(000155)
WARNING
Only a trained and licensed electrician should perform
wiring and connections to unit. Failure to follow proper
installation requirements could result in death, serious
injury, and damage to equipment or property.
(000115)
WARNING
Moving Parts. Do not wear jewelry when 
starting or operating this product. Wearing 
jewelry while starting or operating this product 
could result in death or serious injury.
(000111)
WARNING
Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and 
appendages away from moving parts. Failure 
to do so could result in death or serious injury.
(000108)
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not 
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from 
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces 
could result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
Injury and equipment damage.  Do not use 
generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling, 
damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation, 
and could result in death or serious injury. 
(000216)
(000146)
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not alter  
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for  
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe  
operation or damage to the generator.