Important Safety Instructions - Briggs & Stratton Dual 200 Amp Guide D'installation

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important
instructions that should be followed during installation of
the equipment.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Electrical Shock
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury
hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent the type of
hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this
manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are, therefore,
not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method or operating
technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend,
you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You
must also make sure that the procedure, work method or operating
technique that you choose does not render the equipment unsafe.
WARNING Certain components in this product and related
accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
NOTICE Only qualified, licensed electricians should attempt
installation of this equipment, which must strictly comply with
applicable codes, standards and regulations.
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WARNING Shock Hazard. Installing low and high voltage
wire in same conduit could result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
• Do not run low and high voltage wire in the same conduit unless
the insulation rating on ALL wiring is rated for 600V. See NEC
for more information.
WARNING Failure to properly ground equipment could cause
electrocution resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not touch bare wires.
• Do not use equipment with worn, frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged wiring.
• Do not handle electrical cords while standing in water, while
barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an
insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• Do not allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service equipment.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down all sources of electrical power and contact local
authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
WARNING Shock hazard. Equipment contains high voltage
that could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
• DO NOT operate this equipment imprudently or neglect its
maintenance.
NOTICE Improper treatment of equipment could damage it and
shorten its life.
• Use equipment only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact
Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
• Do not expose equipment to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or
corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment. Never
work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off their
circuit breaker/fuse.
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