Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS 17kW Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation page 5

WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
flammable and explosive, which could cause
burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
• Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37
and other applicable fuel-gas codes.
• Before placing the generator into service, the fuel
system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
• After the generator is installed, you should inspect
the fuel system periodically.
• NO leakage is permitted.
• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or
other explosive conditions exist.
• DO NOT smoke around the generator. Wipe up any
oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible
materials are left in the generator compartment. Keep
the area near the generator clean and free of debris.
WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with
power lines could cause electric shock
or burns, resulting in death or serious
injury.Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object -
Could result in serious injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT
contact any power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
• Use lifting pipes as described in Lifting the Generator.
• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator
will occur.
WARNING Generator produces hazardous
voltage. Failure to properly ground generator
could result in electrocution.Failure to isolate
generator from utility power could result in death
or serious injury to electric utility workers due to
backfeed of electrical energy.
• When using generator for backup power, notify
utility company.
• DO NOT touch bare wires or bare receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which
are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT handle generator or 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 the risk
of a shock hazard.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to
operate or service generator.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock,
immediately shut down the source of electrical
power and contact the local authorities. Avoid
direct contact with the victim.
• Despite the safe design of the generator, operating
this equipment imprudently, neglecting its
maintenance or being careless could cause possible
injury or death.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this
equipment. Never work on the equipment when you
are physically or mentally fatigued.
• Before performing any maintenance on the
generator, disconnect the battery cable indicated
by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (-) first. When finished,
reconnect that cable last.
• After your system is installed, the generator may crank
and start without warning any time there is a power
failure. To prevent possible injury, always set the
generator's system switch to OFF, remove the service
disconnect from the disconnect box AND remove the
15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.
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