Generac Power Systems 00862-2 - Manual (Page 21)

Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES
Series QP55-G Recreational Vehicle Generator
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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
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FIRE HAZARDS
The generator covered by this manual produces
dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal
electrical shock. Avoid contact with bare wires,
terminals, 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
mounting to the vehicle frame or chassis, or by
means of an approved bonding conductor. DO
NOT connect the bonding conductor to any gen­
erator part that might be removed or disassem­
bled during roi.itine maintenance. If the ground­
ing conductor must be replaced, use only a flex­
ible conductor that is of No. 8 American Wire
Gauge (AWG) copper ware minimum.
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 possi­
bility of connecting the different power sources to
the vehicle circuits at the same time. The dock-
side (utility) power source must be positively iso­
lated from the vehicle circuits whenever the gen­
erator is operating. 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 dock-
side (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. Jeweliy 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 miglit alter a
safe installation and render the unit in noncom­
pliance wath the aforeinentioried codes, stan­
dards, laws and regulations.
Keep a fire extinguisher in the vehicle at all times.
ICxtinguishers rated “ABC” by the National Fire
Protection Association arc appropriate for use on
tfie recreational vehicle generator electrical sys­
tem. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and
be familiar with its use. If you have any question
pertaining to fire extinguishers, consult your local
fire department.
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EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any
fuel or oil spills immediately. Einsure that no com­
bustible materials are left in the generator com­
partment, or on or near the generator, as F'IFíE 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 vicini­
ty while handling gasoline. Comply with all laws
governing 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.
If the generator is equipped with a liquid propane
(LP) gas fuel system, install the unit 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.
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