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All fossil fuel burning equipment, such as standby
generators, contains carbon monoxide (CO) gas in the
engine exhaust. CO gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless
and is unlikely to be noticed until a person is overcome.
CO gas can kill you so it is required that the following is
included as part of the installation:
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accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a
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Monoxide (CO) detector in operating condition in
your home. Carbon monoxide detector(s) (A) MUST
be installed and maintained indoors according to the
manufacturer’s instructions / recommendations. A CO
monitor is an electric device that detects hazardous
levels of CO. When there is a buildup of CO, the
monitor will alert the occupants by flashing visual
indicator light and alarm. Smoke alarms cannot detect
CO gas.
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exhaust from your standby generator and must be
considered when installing your standby generator.
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B - windows
C - doors
D - ventilation intakes
E - soffit vents
F - garage doors
G - crawl spaces or other openings that can allow
exhaust gas to enter inside or be drawn into a
potentially occupied building or structure.
Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCE THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
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