GE 76080 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could result in
minor injury.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on generator.
DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct
rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles
or structures resulting in death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure must have at least
5 ft. (1.5 m) minimum clearance from any structure, shrubs, trees
or any kind of vegetation.
Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must be at least
5 ft. (1.5 m) from windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs or
vegetation over 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height.
Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must have a minimum
of 5 ft. (1.5 m) overhead clearance from any structure, overhang,
or trees.
DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure under a deck or other type
of structure that may confine airflow.
Use only flexible fuel line provided. Connect provided fuel line to
generator. DO NOT use with or substitute any other flexible
fuel line.
Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained indoors
according to the manufacturer’s instructions/recommendations.
Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.
Keep at least minimum distances shown in General Location
Guidelines to insure for proper generator cooling and
maintenance clearances.
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
WARNING Hot pressurized coolant could cause serious injury.
DO NOT open radiator cap when hot.
Before servicing, allow coolant to cool.
CAUTION Installing the 15 Amp fuse could cause the engine
to start at any time without warning resulting in minor or
moderate injury.
Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from the control
panel for shipping.
DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has been
completed and inspected.
NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it and
shorten its life.
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, contact your
authorized dealer.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is
critical to correct generator operation.
The access panels/door must be installed whenever the unit
is running.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or
corrosive vapors.
Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
Never work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping
on the unit could cause stress and break parts. This may result in
dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel
leakage, oil leakage, etc.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off,disconnect them
from generator, and determine the cause of overheating.
Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively;
-unit makes unusual noises.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity could
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.