SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The fol
lowing
symbols
in
th
is manual Signal poten-
tially dangerous conditions to the operator or e
quip
-
ment. R
ea
d this manual carefully. Know when these
co
nd
itions can exist. Then. take necessary steps to
protect personnel
as
well
as
equipment.
IWARNING'
Onan
uses
this
symbol
throughout
this manual to
warn
of
possible serious personal injury.
Fuels. electric
al
eq
uipment, batteries, exhaust gases
and moving pa rts present potential hazards that could
result in serious. person
al
Injury. Take care In f
ollo
w-
ing these recommended procedures.
• Use Extreme
Caution
Near
G
as
oline, Gaseous
Fuel And Diesel Fuel. A
constant
potential
ex-
plosive
or
fire hazard exists.
Do not fill fuel tan k near unit wi
th
engine running.
Do not smoke
or
use open flame near the unit
or
the fuel tank.
Be su
re
all fuel supplies have a posItive
shutoff
v
al
ve.
Fu
el
lines must be of steel piping, adequately
secu
red
and free from leaks. Do
no!
use copper
piping on flexible lines
as
copper becomes
hardened and b
ri
ttle. Use black pipe on natural
gas or gaseous fuels,
not
on gasoline
or
diesel
fuels.
Pi
pi
ng
at the engine should be approved
fl
exible line.
Have a fi
re
extinguisher nearby Be sure ex-
ti
nguisher
is
properly
maintained and be famlli r
wi
th
Its proper use. Extinguishers rated ABC by
the NFPA are appropriate f
or
al!
applications.
Consult the local fire department f
or
the correct
type of extinguisher
for
various applications
•
Guard
Against
Electric
Shock
Remove el
ec
t
nc
power before removing
protec-
tive shields
or
t
OUC
hing electrical equipmen
t.
Use
rubber insulative mats placed on
dr
y W
OOd
plat-
forms over
fl
oors that are metal
or
concrete Wh
en
around electrical equipment Do
not
w
ea
r damp
clothing (particularly wet
shOes)
or allow skin
surfaces
to
be damp when handling electrical
equipm
ent
Jewelry
Is
a good cond
ucto
r of elect
ri
city
an
d
should be removed when working on elect
ri
cal
equipmen
t.
Always use
an
appro
pr
iately
si
zed. approved
do
uble-thr
ow
transfer s
witch
with any standby
generator set DO NOT PLUG PORTABLE
OR
STANDBY SETS DIRECTLY
INTO
A HOUSE
RECEPTACLE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY
POW
ER.
It is possible
for
current to flow from
generator Into the uti
lity
line. This creates ex-
treme hazards to anyone working on lines to
restore pow
er
.
U
se
extreme cau tion when working on electrical
components. High voltages
ca
u
se
In
jury
or
death.
F
ollow
all state and local electrical codes. Have a
ll
electrical Installations perfo
rm
ed
by a qualified
licensed electrician.
•
Do
Not
Smoke
While
Servicing
Batteries
L
ead
acid batteries
emit
a hig
hly
explosive
hyd rogen g
as
that can be ignited
by
electrical
arcing
or
by smoking.
• Ex
haust
Gases Are
Toxic
Provide
an
adequate exhaust system to properly
expel discharged gases. Check exhaust system
regula
rl
y f
or
leaks. Ensure that exhaust mani fo lds
are secure and
not
warped.
Be sure the unit IS well ventilate
d.
•
Keep The Unit
And
Surrounding
Area Clean.
Remove all
or!
depOSits. Remove all unnecessary
gr
ease and
011
from the uni
t.
Accumulat
ed
gr
ea
se
an
d oil can cause overh
ea
ting and subsequent
engine damage and may
pr
es
ent a potential fire
hazard.
..
Disposeo
f oily rags. Keep the floor c
le
an and
dry
.
•
Protect
Against
Moving
Parts.
AVOid moving paris of the unit. Loo
se
jackets.
shir
ts
or
sleeves shOUld not be permitt
ed
because
of the danger
of
becoming caught
In
moving
parts.
Make
su
re
al
! nuts and bolts a
re
secu
re
. Keep
power shields and guards
In
position
If adj ustments must
be
made while the unit
is
running, use extreme cau tion around
hot
manifol
ds
. moving parts. etc.
Do not work on t
hiS
equipment when mentally
or
ph ysically fatigued
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