Guardian Technologies 004702-0 Manual De Usuario

  

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• 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 operating con-
ditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, 
oil leakage, etc.

•  Never insert any tool or other object through open-

ings in the generator interior, even if the unit is not 
running. serious injury or damage to the equip-
ment could be done.

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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 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 

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 vehi-
cle circuits at the same time. The dockside (utility) 
power source must be positively isolated from the 
vehicle circuits whenever the generator is operat-
ing. 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, 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 implement, 
such as a rope or board, to free the victim from the 
live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, 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.

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• 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 regula-
tions.

• 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 sys-
tem. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and 
be familiar with its use. If there are any questions 
pertaining to fire extinguishers, consult the local fire 
department.

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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 vehicle interior.

• It is required that an approved, flexible, noncon-

ductive fuel line between the generator fuel connec-
tion point and rigid fuel lines be installed.

•  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.