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10000EXL Extended Life Generator
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EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your generator. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating
current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical
power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances,
tools and motor loads.The generator’s revolving field is
driven at about 3,600 rpm by a twin-cylinder engine.
CAUTION! DO NOT exceed the generator’s
wattage/amperage capacity. See “Don’t Overload the
Generator” on page 12.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in
this manual is accurate and current. However, Generac
reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the
product and this document at any time without prior notice.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. For
warranty information refer to the engine owner’s manual.
SAFETY RULES
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might
result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adaquate ventilation.
• DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure,
including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an ordorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
DANGER
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT operate generator in the rain.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
DANGER
• National Electric Code requires generator to be properly
grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for
local grounding requirements.
Failure to properly ground generator can result
in electrocution, especially if the generator is
equipped with a wheel kit.
DANGER
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING