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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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is important for you to know and
understand.This informationrelates
to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. Tohelpyourecognize
thisinformation,we usethesymbols
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URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ-
ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
I AWARNING I
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
I _I_CAUTION I
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
I NOTE I
Information that you should
pay special attention to,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
a SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
When using this product basic precautions should always be followed
including the following:
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD
Attempting to connect generator directly
to the electrical system of any building
structure.
Inadequate electrical grounding of gen-
erator.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Back feeding electricitythrough a
building's electrical system to the
outside utilityfeed lines could en-
danger repair persons attemptingto
restoreservice.
Attempting to connect to the incoming
utility service could result in electrocu-
tion.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the in-
coming utilitycould resultin a fire or
serious damage ifa isolatorswitch is
not installed.
The failure ofone of the generator's
electrical devices, a broken wire, wet
surfaces, etc. could result in the entire
unit becoming electrically charged.
Contact with electrically charged
surfaces could result in electrocution.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never back feed electricitythrougha
structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electrical
system in a safe manner and always
have a Double-ThrowTransferSwitch
installedby a qualified electrician, in
compliance with local ordinances.
(When installing a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch, a minimum of 10
gauge wiring must be used.)
Make sure that the unitis connected
toan appropriateelectrical ground, in
accordance with the requirement of
the National ElectricCode. See page
8 for groundinginstructions.
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