Generac Power Systems 4270-0 - Manual (Page 21)

Safety Rules
QU1ETPACT“ 75 D Recreational Vehicle Generator
SAFETY RULES
A ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
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FIRE HAZARDS
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• 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 you
must work 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 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 vehicle circuits from the dock-
side 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,
immediately 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 noncon­
ducting Implement, such as a rope or board, to
free the victim from the live conductor. If the vic­
tim is unconscious, apply first aid and get imme­
diate 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.
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 estab­
lished.
Also, ensure that the generator is
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions
and recommendations. Following
proper installation, do nothing that might alter a
safe installation and render the unit in noncom­
pliance with the aforementioned codes, stan­
dards, laws and regulations.
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 you have any question per­
taining to fire extinguishers, consult your local fire
department.
A EXPLOSION HAZARDS A
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.
All fuel types are potentially FLAMMABLE and/or
EXPLOSIVE and should be handled with care.
Comply with all laws regulating the storage and han-
dhng of fuels.
Ftiel supply fines must be properly installed, purged
and leak tested according to applicable fuel-gas
codes before placing this equipment into service.
There must be no possibility of fuel vapors enter­
ing the vehicle interior.
You are required to install an approved, flexible,
nonconductive fuel fine between the generator fuel
connection point and rigid fuel fines.
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