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place before operating the generator. If work must be done
around an operating unit, stand on an insulated, dry surface
to reduce shock hazard.
• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT.
• If people must stand on metal or concrete while installing,
operating, servicing, adjusting or repairing this equipment,
place insulative mats over a dry wooden platform. Work on
the equipment only while standing on such insulative mats.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 250 requires
the frame and external electrically conductive parts of the
generator to be connected to an approved earth ground
and/or grounding rods. This grounding will help prevent
dangerous electrical shock that might be caused by a
ground fault condition in the generator set or by static elec-
tricity. Never disconnect the ground wire.
• Wire gauge sizes of electrical wiring, cables and cord sets
must be adequate to handle the maximum electrical current
(ampacity) to which they will be subjected.
• Before installing or servicing this (and related) equipment,
make sure that all power voltage supplies are positively
turned off at their source. Failure to do so will result in haz-
ardous and possibly fatal electrical shock.
• Connecting this unit to an electrical system normally sup-
plied by an electric utility shall be by means of a transfer
switch so as to isolate the generator electric system from the
electric utility distribution system when the generator is
operating. Failure to isolate the two electric system power
sources from each other by such means will result in dam-
age to the generator and may also result in injury or death
to utility power workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• Generators installed with an automatic transfer switch will
crank and start automatically when normal (utility) source
voltage is removed or is below an acceptable preset level. To
prevent such automatic start-up and possible injury to per-
sonnel, disable the generator’s automatic start circuit (bat-
tery cables, etc.) before working on or around the unit.
Then, place a “Do Not Operate” tag on the generator control
panel and on the transfer switch.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not pos-
sible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor.
AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use a
nonconducting implement, such as a dry rope or board, to
free the victim from the live conductor. If the victim is
unconscious, apply first aid and get immediate medical
help.
• Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment.
Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock,
or may get caught in moving components causing injury.
F
IRE HAZARDS
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. Do
NOT use any carbon tetra-chloride type extinguisher. Its
fumes are toxic, and the liquid can deteriorate wiring insu-
lation. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be
familiar with its use. Consult the local fire department for
any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
• Properly ventilate any room or building housing the gener-
ator to prevent build-up of explosive gas.
• Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil
spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials
are left in the generator compartment, or on or near the
generator, as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result. Keep the
area surrounding the generator clean and free from debris.
• Bryant generator sets may operate using one of several
types of fuels. All fuel types are potentially FLAMMABLE
and/or EXPLOSIVE and should be handled with care.
Comply with all laws regulating the storage and handling of
fuels. Inspect the unit’s fuel system frequently and correct
any leaks immediately. Fuel supply lines must be properly
installed, purged and leak tested according to applicable
fuel-gas codes before placing this equipment into service.
• Diesel fuels are highly FLAMMABLE. Gaseous fluids such
as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas are extremely
EXPLOSIVE. Natural gas is lighter than air, and LP gas is
heavier than air. Install leak detectors accordingly.
STANDARDS INDEX
In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regulations and
laws, the published information listed below may be used as
installation guide for this equipment.
NOTE:
It is essential to use the latest version of any stan-
dard to ensure correct and current information.
1. NFPA No. 37, STATIONARY COMBUSTION
ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES, available from the
National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic
Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.
2. NFPA No. 76A, ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEMS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, available
same as Item 1.
3. NFPA No. 54, NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, avail-
able same as Item 1.
4. NFPA No. 58, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GAS, available same as Item 1.
5. NFPA No. 70, NFPA HANDBOOK OF NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE, available same as Item 1.
6. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available
from the American Insurance Association, 85 John
Street, New York, N.Y. 10038.
7. AGRICULTURAL WIRING HANDBOOK, available
from the Food and Energy Council, 909 University
Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201.
8. ASAE EP-3634, INSTALLATION AND MAINTE-
NANCE OF FARM STANDBY ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEMS, available from the American Society of
Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St.
Joseph, MI 49085.
9. NFPA No. 30, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS CODE, available same as Item 1.
Important Safety Instructions
Bryant Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator