Important Safety Instructions - Rheem GEN12AD-V Manuel D'installation

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Explosion
Toxic Fumes Rotating Parts
Auto Start Explosive Pressure
Lift Hazard
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 generator system unsafe.
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Hot Surface
Chemical Burn
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WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result
in death, serious injury, headache, fatigue,
dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea
or fainting.
Operate this product ONLY outdoors in an area that will
not accumulate deadly exhaust gas.
Keep exhaust gas away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage
doors or other openings that can allow exhaust gas
to enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building or structure.
Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and
maintained indoors according to the manufacturer's
instructions/recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot
detect carbon monoxide gas.
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contains chemicals known to the State of California to n to th n to th
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. fects, or oth fects, or oth
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related accessories contain chemicals known to the State ssories cont sories cont
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other nia to cause ia to cause
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. ductive harm ctive harm
WAR WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive WAR
hydrogen gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen
and cause explosion, resulting
in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short
circuit current.
DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and
rubber gloves.
Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
Use tools having insulated handles.