Generac 005411-0 Manual De Usuario

The generator covered by this manual produces dangerous 

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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 bar-

riers are in place before operating the generator. If work must 

be done around an operating unit, stand on an insulated, dry 

surface to reduce shock hazard.

Do not handle any kind of electrical device while stand-

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ing 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 

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generator either by solid mounting to the vehicle frame or chas-

sis, 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 

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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 dockside 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 

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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 implement, 

such as a rope or board, to free the victim from the live conduc-

tor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid and get immediate 

medical help.

Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment. Jewelry 

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can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock, or may get 

caught in moving components causing injury.

For fire safety, the generator must be installed and maintained 

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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 installation, do noth-

ing that might alter a safe installation and render the unit in 

noncompliance with the aforementioned codes, standards, 

laws and regulations.

Keep a fire extinguisher in the vehicle at all times. Extinguishers 

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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 there are any questions pertaining to fire extin-

guishers, consult the local fire department.

Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills 

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immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left in the 

generator compartment, or on or near the generator, as FIRE or 

EXPLOSION may result. Keep the area surrounding the generator 

clean and free from debris.

Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. 

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Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks or any source of 

heat in the vicinity 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 

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leaks. There must be no possibility of gasoline vapors entering 

the vehicle interior.

It is required that an approved, flexible, nonconductive fuel line 

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between the generator fuel connection point and rigid fuel lines 

be installed.

If the generator is equipped with a liquid propane (LP) gas fuel 

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system, install the unit so it complies 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.

Safety Rules