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SAFETY
GUiDELiNES
- DEFiNiTiONS
This manual contains information that
is important
for you to know
and
understand.
This information
relates
to protecting
YOUR
SAFETY
and
PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT
PROB-
LEMS.
"To help you recognize
this
information,
we use the symbols
to
the right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
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iMPORTANT
SAFETY
iNSTRUCTiONS
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When using this product basic precautions should always be followed
including
the following:
F_RSKOF ELECTF_OCUTRON
AND FRF_E
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 electricity through a
building's electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could en=
danger repair persons attempting to
restore service.
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 utility could result in a fire or
serious damage if a isolator switch is
not installed.
The failure of one 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 UT
Never back feed electricity through a
structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electrical
system in a safe manner and always
have a Double-Throw Transfer Switch
installed by 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 unit is connected
to an appropriate electrical ground,
_n accordance with the requirement
of the National Electric Code. See
page 8 for grounding instructions.
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