Generac Power Systems NP Series - Manual (Page 21)

Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES
PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators
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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, 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 “dock-
side” power receptacle), there must be no possibil­
ity 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 dockside power supply when the genera­
tor is running may result in damage to the genera­
tor or serious injury or death to dockside (utility)
power workers due to backfeed of electrical ener­
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• 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.
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 regu­
lations.
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.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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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 vehi­
cle 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 complies
with all codes, standards and regulations pertain­
ing 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 explo­
sion. Do not allow gas vapors to enter the vehicle.
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