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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
els of carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odorless, and ex-
tremely poisonous gas. If you smell exhaust fumes, you are
breathing carbon monoxide. But, even if you do not smell
exhaust fumes you may be inhaling CO.
ONLY operate generators outside, in a well-ventilated area.
NEVER operate generators indoors, doing so CAN KILL YOU
IN MINUTES.
• Correct Use – ONLY use generators outside and down-
wind, far away from windows, doors and vents. ALWAYS
direct exhaust away from occupied spaces. ALWAYS in-
stall battery-powered carbon monoxide detectors or plug-
in carbon monoxide detectors with battery back-up in liv-
ing areas. See Figure 1.
• Incorrect Use – NEVER use a generator in the home,
garage, basement, attic, crawl space or any other fully
or partially enclosed area. Areas such as these can allow
dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate. An
open door or a running fan WILL NOT provide adequate
ventilation. See Figure 2.
If feeling dizzy, weak, or sick while using the generator,
move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. Contact a doctor. This may
be carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER
NOT connect to a building's electrical system unless the
generator and a transfer switch have been properly installed
and the electrical output has been verified by a qualified
electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power
from utility power and must comply with all applicable laws
and electrical codes. Failure to properly isolate the generator
power could cause property damage and create a dangerous
backfeed of electricity which could kill or seriously injure
utility workers.
DANGER
the generator in a location that is wet or damp. NEVER
expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray, or standing
water while in use. Protect the generator from all hazardous
weather conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a short circuit
or other malfunction in the electrical circuit.
WARNING
tions, safety warnings, illustrations, and specifications pro-
vided with this product. Failure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or carbon
monoxide poisoning that can lead to death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Install battery-powered carbon monoxide
detectors or plug-in carbon monoxide detectors with battery
back-up in living areas.
l This product should ONLY be used outdoors.
Generator exhaust contains high lev-
Fire and electrocution hazard. DO
Electrocution hazard. NEVER use
Become familiar with all the instruc-
FIG. 1
A
A - Exhaust (CO)
B - Only use OUTSIDE and FAR AWAY from windows, doors, and vents
C - CO detectors in living areas
FIG. 2
A
A - Exhaust (CO)
B - Living area
C - Basement/crawlspace
D - Entryway/porch/mudroom
E - Garage
l NEVER use a generator in a home, garage, basement, attic,
crawl space or any other fully or partially enclosed area. Areas
such as these can allow dangerous levels of carbon monoxide
to accumulate. Carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odorless,
and extremely poisonous gas CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
l Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and
vents as recommended by the US Department of Health and
Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Specific homes and/or wind conditions may require additional
distance.
l The National Electrical Code requires the use of a transfer switch
or other suitable transfer equipment whenever a portable gen-
erator is connected to a building's electrical system. Transfer
switches isolate generator power from utility power and prevent
backfeeding of electric power into the utility system.
NOTE: A transfer switch must be installed by a qualified elec-
trician in accordance with applicable electrical codes. Some
jurisdictions may require the installation to be inspected by
local authorities. Keep all relevant installation, inspection, and
maintenance information.
l Never use the generator to power medical support equipment.
l Never expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray, or
standing water while in use. Store and operate the unit in a dry
or covered (but not enclosed) location.
l Do not let children or untrained individuals operate the generator.
l Keep children, bystanders, and pets a minimum of 10 ft. away
from a running generator.
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B
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