INSTALLATION SAFETY RULES
DANGER: FOR FIRE SAFETY, INSTALLATION
OF
A GENERATOR INTO A RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
MUST
COMPLY STRICTLY WITH ARTICLE 551, NFPA 70;
ANSI
C1-1975; AND,
[A
:
ANSI
A119.2-1975/NFPA 501C "STANDARD FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES"
(PART
3,
"INSTALLATION
OF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS"). IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
RECOMMENDATIONS MUST
BE
COMPLIED
WITH.
NOTICE
TO
INSTALLER
The Installation Instructions have been published
by
Generac Corporation to aid
in
the installation
of
the
products described
in
this manual. Generac assumes
that installation personnel are familiar with the proce-
dures for
installing such products, or similar products
that Generac manufactures. Generac
also assumes
that personnel have been trained
in
the recommend-
ed
installation procedures for these products and that
such training includes
(a)
use
of
common hand tools,
(b)
use of special Generac tools, and
(c)
use
of
any
tools and/or equipment from other suppliers.
We
could not possibly know
of
and advise the recre-
ational vehicle trade of
all conceivable methods, pro-
cedures or techniques by which to perform
an
installa-
tion. We could not know
of
the possible hazards that
might
result from each installation method, procedure
or
technique.
We
have not undertaken any such wide
evaluation. Therefore,
people who use a method, pro-
cedure or technique that Generac does not
specifically
recommend must first completely satisfy themselves
that their safety, the safety
of
the vehicle's occupants
and the products's safety
is
not endangered by the
method, procedure or technique selected.
Information,
illustrations, specifications, etc., con-
tained
irr
this Installation Manual are based
on
the lat-
est information available at the time of publication.
Every effort has been expended to
be
sure that such
data
is
both accurate and current. However, the man-
ufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or other-
wise improve this product at any
t1me
without prior
notice.
SAFETY
RULES
Gasoline
is
extremely
FLAMMABLE
and its
vapors are
EXPLOSIVE.
Do
not permit smoking,
open flame, sparks or any source
of
heat
in
the
VIcinity while handling gasoline. Comply with all
laws
governing the storage and handling of gaso-
line.
Fuel lines
must
be
properly installed, properly
fastened and free of leaks. There must
be
no
possibility of gasoline vapors entering vehicle
Interior.
• You
are required to install
an
approved, flexible,
non-conductive fuel line between the generator
fuel connection point and rigid
fuel lines.
A
If
the generator
is
converted to a liquid propane
(LP) gas fuel system, install the umt
so
it
com-
plies with
all codes, standards and regulations
pertaining to such systems.
LP gas
IS
highly
explosive. The gas tends to settle
in
low areas
where even the
slightest spark
can
ignite
it
and
cause
an
explosion.
Do
not allow gas vapors to
enter the vehicle.
• Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas. This dangerous gas,
if
breathed
in
sufficient
concentrations,
can
cause
uncon-
sciousness or even death.
Install the exhaust
system
in
strict
compliance
with
applicable
codes, standards and regulations. There must
be
no
possibility for exhaust gases entering the vehi-
cle interior and endangering people or animals.
& The generator set produces dangerously high
electncal voltage. Contact with bare wires, bare
terminals, etc.,
will result
in
extremely hazardous
and possibly
lethal electrical shock.
• All applicable electrical codes, standards and
regulations must
be
strictly complied with
in
the
installation and use
of
this equipment.
• The generator must be properly grounded (bond-
ed) to the vehicle chassis or frame.
&
If
the vehicle electrical circuits
can
be
powered
by
any other source
of
electricity (such
as
a "dock-
side"
power receptacle), there must
be
no
possibil-
ity
of
connecting the different power sources
to
the
vehicle circuits
at
the same time. The "dockside"
(utility) power source must be positively isolated
from the vehicle circuits whenever the generator
is
operating. Failure to isolate the
veh1cle
circuits
from the dockside power supply when the genera-
tor
is
running may result
in
damage to the genera-
tor or serious injury or death
to
dockside (utility)
power workers due
to
backfeed
of
electrical ener-
gy.
• Never work
on
the equipment while standing
in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are
wet. Dangerous electrical shock
will result.
• Jewelry conducts electricity, which can cause
dangerous
electrical shock. Remove all jewelry
(such as rings, watches,
or
bracelets) before
working
on
th1s
equipment.
• The generator requires
an
adequate flow of air
for cooling and ventilation. Without sufficient cool-
ing air
flow, the engine-generator quickly over-
heats, which causes serious damage to the gen-
erator, a fire or
an
explosion. Generator air mlet
and outlet openings must be provided in strict
compliance with the manufacturer's recommen-
dations.
" Never work
on
this equipment while physically or
mentally fatigued. Stay alert at all times.
A Storage batteries give off EXPLOSIVE hydrogen
gas
while charging. The battery used for cranking
and starting
th1s
generator should
be
installed
in
its own vented compartment. Provide adequate
ventilation for the battery, to prevent explosive
hydrogen gas from accumulating.
• Never insert any tool
or
other
object through
openings
in
the generator interior, even
if
the unit
is
not running. You might seriously injure yourself
or damage the equipment.
• Staying alert and using "common sense" are
major measures for preventing accidents.
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