L. Engine should be refueled in a well lighted area.
Avoid fuel spills. Do not operate generator set where
fuel spills have occurred until all excess fuel is cleaned
up and removed. Dispose of gasoline soaked rags by
storing in an approved fire proof container. Avoid
refueling near open flames, sparking electric devices,
power tools, other high heat conditions or while the set
is running.
M. Good ventilation is mandatory for safe generator
operation. Avoid areas when fuel vapors and exhaust
gases can be trapped: basements, boat bilges,
compartments, garages, etc. Proper air flow and
temperatures are important for safe operation of air-
cooled sets. Never operate generator set when
temperature exceeds 110° F or below -10° F.
N. Muffler and air cleaner should always be installed
and in good condition. They act as a flame arrestor if
engine backfiring occurs.
O. A spark arrestor muffler must be used when gen-
set is operated around or near flammable materials
such as farm crops, grain dust, forests, brush, dry
grass, and other similar flammable items to help
prevent fires caused by potentially hot engine carbon
sparks exiting through muffler. California statutes
#l34005(6), 442, and 443 legally require the use of this
item on all portable gen-sets. It is required on all U.S.
Forest Service lands and may also be required by
various other states' statutes and ordinances.
P. The gasoline container, used to fill generator fuel
tank, must be an approved tank for this application.
Always use a small container, not over three (3) gallon
capacity. Make sure the container is vented. Open the
vent and the pour nozzle while the gasoline container is
on the ground. Proceed to fill generator mounted fuel
tank while engine is stopped. Avoid carrying opened
gas tank over three (3) feet in length while attempting to
fill generator mounted fuel tank. Do not drop gasoline
refill tank. Do not try to refill gasoline tanks when
temperature exceeds 110ºF/40ºC or when generator is
running. Follow all recommendations from gasoline
tank manufacturer or from your local fire department in
the use of their product.
Q. All generator control panels are equipped with
automatic GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) stop
feature. If a ground fault exists (potential electric shock
hazard), all receptacles will not produce power. Notice,
the test push button (See #4) and (2) test lights (See #2
and #3) on the circuit breaker module, as pictured, on
right side of this page. It is suggested that before each
generator use, these five (5) test procedures are
performed, for safety precautions.
R. Always read engine manual thoroughly before
initial start of your new gen-set. The engine is not
considered broke-in until 25-35 hours run time has
passed.
S. High altitude and high temperatures create a
negative effect on engines and can severely reduce
engine horse power, therefore reducing electric
power output.
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1. On/off test switch plus combination ground
fault circuit interrupter and load circuit breaker.
The amperage size designation of circuit
breaker is located in middle of rocker switch.
2. “Green” Power LED.
3. “Red” Leakage Fault LED.
4. “Test” Push Button.
NOTE: “Five (5) Safety Test Procedures” as
shown below, are listed on separate instruction
panel, adjacent to generator receptacle panel, for
user convenience.
#1
#2
#3
#4
FIVE (5) SAFETY TEST PROCEDURES
FOR SAFE GENERATOR OPERATION
When generator is not running, turn “off”, the
GFCI breaker actuator. Turn on the generator
(start the engine). The green “power” LED, #2,
should be flashing and red “leakage fault” LED, #3,
should be “off”.
Turn “on” the GFCI actuator and green
“power” LED, #2, should show steady illumination
while the red “leakage fault” LED, #3, remains off.
Depress “test” button, #4, and actuator turns
“off” while red “leakage fault” LED, #3, turns “on”
with steady illumination. Green LED, #2, light
goes from “on” to “off”. This action shows proper
operation for simulating a tripped breaker.
Turn GFCI actuator, #1, to “on” position and
red “leakage fault” LED, #3, turns “off” while green
“power” LED, #2, turns “on”.
This test should be performed upon each start
-up of generator set.
