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Electrical hazards, Fire hazards, Explosion hazards – Guardian Technologies QUIETPACT 40LP 004701-0 User Manual

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electrIcal hazards

• The generator covered by this manual produces

dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal

electrical shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, ter-

minals, connections, etc., while the unit is running.

Ensure all appropriate covers, guards and barriers

are in place before operating the generator. If work

must be done around an operating unit, stand on

an insulated, dry surface to reduce shock hazard.

• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while

standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or

feet are wet. DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK

MAY RESULT.

• During installation onto the vehicle, properly

ground (bond) the generator either by solid mount-

ing to the vehicle frame or chassis, or by means of

an approved bonding conductor. DO NOT connect

the bonding conductor to any generator part that

might be removed or disassembled during routine

maintenance. If the grounding conductor must be

replaced, use only a flexible conductor that is of

No. 8 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper wire

minimum.

• If the vehicle electrical circuits can be powered by

any other source of electricity (such as a “dockside”

power receptacle), there must be no possibility of

connecting the different power sources to the vehi-

cle circuits at the same time. The dockside (utility)

power source must be positively isolated from the

vehicle circuits whenever the generator is operat-

ing. Failure to isolate the vehicle circuits from

the dockside power supply when the generator is

running may result in damage to the generator or

serious injury or death to dockside (utility) power

workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.

• In case of accident caused by electric shock, imme-

diately shut down the source of electrical power.

If this is not possible, attempt to free the victim

from the live conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT

WITH THE VICTIM. Use a nonconducting imple-

ment, such as a rope or board, to free the victim

from the live conductor. If the victim is uncon-

scious, apply first aid and get immediate medical

help.

• Never wear jewelry when working on this equip-

ment. Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in

electric shock, or may get caught in moving com-

ponents causing injury.

FIre hazards

• For fire safety, the generator must be installed

and maintained properly. Installation always must

comply with applicable codes, standards, laws

and regulations. Adhere strictly to local, state and

national electrical and building codes. Comply

with regulations the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) has established.

Also, ensure that the generator is installed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

and recommendations. Following proper installa-

tion, do nothing that might alter a safe installation

and render the unit in noncompliance with the

aforementioned codes, standards, laws and regula-

tions.

• Keep a fire extinguisher in the vehicle at all times.

Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the National Fire

Protection Association are appropriate for use on

the recreational vehicle generator electrical system.

Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be

familiar with its use. If there are any question per-

taining to fire extinguishers, consult the local fire

department.

explosIon hazards

• Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any

fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure that no com-

bustible materials are left in the generator com-

partment, or on or near the generator, as FIRE or

EXPLOSION may result. Keep the area surround-

ing the generator clean and free from debris.

• 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 gov-

erning the storage and handling of gasoline.

• Fuel lines must be properly installed and

fastened, and free of leaks. There must be

no possibility of gasoline vapors entering the

vehicle interior.

• You are required to install an approved, flexible,

nonconductive fuel line between the generator fuel

connection point and rigid fuel lines.

safety rules

recreational vehicle generator