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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.

• The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the

frame and external electrically conductive parts of

the generator to be connected to an approved earth

ground. Local electrical codes also may require

proper grounding of the generator electrical sys-

tem.

• After installing this home standby electrical sys-

tem, the generator may crank and start at any

time without warning. When this occurs, load cir-

cuits are transferred to the STANDBY (generator)

power source. To prevent possible injury if such a

start and transfer occur, always set the generator’s

AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its OFF position

before working on equipment and remove the 5A

and 15A fuses from the generator control panel.

• 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.

FIRE HAZARDS

• 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 near the generator at all

times. Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the National

Fire Protection Association are appropriate for

use on the standby electric system. Keep the extin-

guisher properly charged and be familiar with its

use. If there are any questions pertaining to fire

extinguishers, consult the local fire department.

EXPLOSION HAZARDS

• 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.

• Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid pro-

pane (LP) gas are extremely EXPLOSIVE. Install

the fuel supply system according to applicable

fuel-gas codes. Before placing the home standby

electric system into service, fuel system lines must

be properly purged and leak tested according to

applicable code. After installation, inspect the fuel

system periodically for leaks. No leakage is permit-

ted.

STANDARDS INDEX

In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regu-

lations and laws, the published information listed

below may be used as installation guide for this

equipment.
1. NFPA No. 37, STATIONARY COMBUSTION

ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES, available from

the National Fire Protection Association, 470

Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.

2. NFPA No. 76A, ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES,

available same as Item 1.

3. NFPA No. 54, NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,

available same as Item 1.

4. NFPA No. 58, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED

PETROLEUM GAS, available same as Item 1.

5. NFPA No. 70, NFPA HANDBOOK OF NATIONAL

ELECTRIC CODE, available same as Item 1.

6. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available

from the American Insurance Association, 85

John Street, New York, N.Y. 10038.

7. AGRICULTURAL WIRING HANDBOOK, avail-

able from the Food and Energy Council, 909

University Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201.

8. ASAE

EP-3634,

INSTALLATION

AND

MAINTENANCE OF FARM STANDBY ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS, available from the American Society

of Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St.

Joseph, MI 49085.

9. NFPA No. 30, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE

LIQUIDS CODE, available same as Item 1.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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