Generac Power Systems A-2624 - Manual (Page 27)

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTS THAT THESE “RULES" FOR SAFE OPERATION BE
COPIED AND POSTED IN POTENTIAL HAZARD AREAS OF THE GENERATOR. SAFETY
SHOULD BE STRESSED TO ALL OPERATORS AND POTENTIAL OPERATORS OF THIS
EQUIPMENT.
tudy these SAFETY RULES carefully before operat­
ing or servicing applicable equipment. Become familiar
with this Owner's Manual and with your generator.
Safe, efficient and reliable operation can only be
achieved if generator is properly installed, operated
and maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing
to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions.
The manufacturer suggests that these GENERAL
SAFETY RULES be copied and posted in potential
hazard
areas of the generator. Safety should be
stressed to all operators and potential operators of
equipment.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every cir­
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings
in this Manual and on tags and decals affixed to the
unit are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a proce­
dure, work method or operating technique Generac
does not specifically recommend, you must satisfy
yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must
also make sure the procedure, work method or operat­
ing technique that you chose does not render the gen­
erator to be unsafe.
For fire safety, the industrial mobile generator must be
properly installed and maintained. Installation must
always remain in compliance with applicable codes and
standards. In addition, the generator must be installed
in conformance to the manufacturer's detailed installa­
tion instructions. Following installation, nothing must be
done that might render the generator in noncompliance
with such codes, standards and instmctions.
A The INDUSTRIAL MOBILE generator produces
^ extremely high and dangerous electrical voltages and
can cause dangerous, and possibly fatal, electrical
shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, etc.
while the unit is running. If you must work around an
operating generator, stand on an insulated, dry surface
to reduce shock hazard.
• Never work on this equipment or handle any electrical
device while standing in water, while barefoot, or while
hands or feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shock will result.
• Have the generator properly grounded (bonded) during
installation onto the vehicle, either by solid mounting to
the vehicle frame or chassis or by means of an
approved bonding conductor. DO NOT disconnect the
bonding conductor, if so equipped. DO NOT reconnect
the bonding conductor to any generator part that might
be removed or disassembled during routine mainte­
nance. If the grounding conductor must be replaced,
use only a flexible conductor that is of No. 8 AWG cop­
per wire minimum.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock, shut
down the source of electrical power down at once. If
this cannot be done, free victim from live conductor.
AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use a
dry board, dry rope, or other non-conducting imple­
ment to free the victim. If the victim is unconsious
apply first aid and get medical help.
Inspect fuel system frequently for leaks or damage.
Repair or replace any damaged or leaking component
immediately. Never attempt to change, alter or modify
the generator fuel system in any way that might affect
safety or compliance, with applicable codes and stan­
dards.
The gener^.tor engine gives off DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas through its exhaust system. This dan­
gerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations,
can cause unconsciousness or even death. This
exhaust system must have been properly installed, in
strict compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Following installation, you must do nothing that might
render the system unsafe or in non-compliance with
such codes and standards. The generator compart­
ment must be completely vapor sealed from vehicle
interior. There must be no possibility of exhaust fumes
entering the vehicle interior. Never operate this equip­
ment with a leaking or defective exhaust system.
Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step.
Stepping on the unit can stress and break parts and
may result in dangerous, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up all fuel,
and oil spills immediately. Never leave oily or fuel
soaked rags in the generator compartment or on the
generator itself. Keep the area around the generator
clean and free of debris.
Adequate ventilation is required to expel toxic fumes
and fuel vapors from the generator compartment. Do
not alter the installation of this equipment in any man­
ner that might obstruct air and ventilation openings.
Such openings must be kept clear and unobstructed.
Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belt,
fans and other moving parts of this equipment. Never
remove any drive belt or fan guards while the unit is
operating.
Inspect the generator periodically. Repair or replace all
damaged or defective parts immediately.
These generators can be converted to use LP gas
(propane) as a fuel. Liquid Propane gas is highly
EXPLOSIVE. The gas is heavier than air and tends to
settle in low areas where even the slightest spark can
ignite the gas and cause an explosion.
Before performing any maintenance on the generator
set, disconnect its battery cables to prevent accidrnial
start up. Disconnect the cable from the battery post
indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (-) first. Reconnect
that cable last.