Safety; Safety Definitions; Safety Symbols - Westinghouse WGen5300DF Manuel De L'utilisateur

SAFETY

SAFETY

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight
important information. Make sure that the meanings of this
safety information is known to all who operate, perform
maintenance on, or are near the generator.
This safety alert symbol appears
with most safety statements. It
means attention, become alert, your
safety is involved! Read and
abide by the message that follows
the safety alerts symbol.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which can cause damage
to the generator, personal property, and/or the
environment, or cause the equipment to operate
improperly.
Note: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition
that should be followed for the generator to function
in the manner intended.
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Follow all safety information contained in this manual
and on the generator.
Symbol Description
Safety Alert Symbol
Electrocution Hazard
Asphyxiation Hazard
Burn Hazard. DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Fire Hazard
Maintain Safe Distance
Lifting Hazard
Read Manufacturer's Instructions
DO NOT Operate in Wet Conditions
Ground. Consult with electrician to
determine grounding requirements before
operation.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors,
and vents.