Chicago Electric 94678 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Ensure installation meets all applicable safety, and local and national electri-
cal codes. Have installation performed by a qualified, licensed electrician and
building contractor.
All electrical work, including the earth-ground connection, should be com-
pleted by a licensed electrician.
If the generator is installed indoors, exhaust fumes must be piped
out of the building using leak-free, heat-resistant piping. Use the
Generator only in well ventilated outdoor areas. Carbon monoxide
fumes are a colorless, odorless gas that, if inhaled, can cause seri-
ous injury or death. Pipes and silencer should not use any flammable
materials, nor should they be installed near the same. Generator exhaust fumes
must be within legal limits.
If the generator is installed outdoors, it must be weatherproofed and should
be soundproofed. It should not be run outdoors without protection to the Generator
and wiring conduit. Install sound- and weather-proofing only when it is not raining
or snowing to avoid trapping moisture within the Generator’s area.
The supporting floor/ground surface should be level, and strong enough to
safely hold the weight of the Generator. If the floor/ground surface is not level,
strong cross members should be placed under the full length of the Generator
Frame at its low side.
For trailer installation, the Generator should be mounted on the center point
of the trailer, over the wheels.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS
Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper
fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class fire extin-
guishers nearby.
Keep the Generator and surrounding area clean at all times.
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose
of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regula-
tions. Store oil rags in a covered metal container.
Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the Generator.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the
Engine and Fuel Tank. Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away
from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
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