Winco ULTB4000C - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
This generator has been designed and manufac-
tured to allow safe, reliable performance. Poor
maintenance, improper or careless use can result
in potential deadly hazards; from electrical shock,
or fi re. Please read all safety instructions carefully
before installation or use. Keep these instructions
handy for future reference. Take special note and
follow all warnings on the unit labels and in the
manuals.
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS
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DANGER:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations.
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WARNING:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
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NOTE:
CAUTION is also used on the unit labels and in this
manual to indicate a situation that could result in
serious damage or destruction of the equipment and
possible personal injury.
1. ELECTRICAL SHOCK The output voltage pres-
ent in this equipment can cause fatal electric shock.
This equipment must be operated by a responsible
person.
a. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator
without proper instruction.
b. Guard against electric shock.
c. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
d. Use only three-pronged grounded receptacles
and extension cords.
e. Be sure the unit is properly grounded.
2. FIRE HAZARD Gasoline and other fuels pres-
ent a hazard of possible explosion and/or fi re.
a. Do not refuel when the engine is running or
hot.
b. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children.
c. Do not smoke or use open fl ame near the gen-
erator set or fuel tank.
d. Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby and know its
proper use. Fire extinguishers rated ABC by
NFPA are appropriate.
e. Store fuel only in an approved container, and
only in a well ventilated area.
f. Follow local codes for closeness to combust-
ible
material.
3. NOISE HAZARD Excessive noise is not only
tiring, but continual exposure can lead to loss of
hearing.
a. Use hearing protection when working around
this equipment for long periods of time.
4. CLEANLINESS Keep the generator and sur-
rounding area clean.
a. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that
create slippery conditions around the unit.
b. Remove any rags or other materials that could
create a potential fi re hazard.
c. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before
starting the unit.
5. SERVICING EQUIPMENT All service, includ-
ing the installation or replacement of service parts,
should be preformed only by a qualifi ed technician.
a. Use only factory approved repair parts.
b. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.
c. Never remove the protective guards, covers, or
receptacle panels while the engine is running.
d. Use extreme caution when working on electri-
cal components. High output voltage from this
equipment can cause serious injury or death.
e. Always avoid hot muffl ers, exhaust manifolds,
and engine parts. They can cause severe
burns instantly.
f. The use of the engine-generator set must com-
ply with all national, state, and local codes.