Generac SVP5000 97193 - Manual (Page 3)

Generac Portable Products SVP5000 Generator
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• Do Not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise
damaged electrical cord sets with the generator.
Using a defective cord set may result in electrical
shock or damage to equipment and/or property.
• Operate unit only on level surfaces and where it will
not be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust or
corrosive vapors.
• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking, open flames,
sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling gasoline.
Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Comply with
all laws regulating storage and handling of gasoline.
• Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for
fuel expansion. If tank is overfilled, fuel can overflow
onto a hot engine and cause FIRE or EXPLOSION.
• Never store a generator with fuel in the tank where
gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark or
pilot light (as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer). FIRE or an EXPLOSION may result.
• Generator exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause
unconsciousness or even death. Operate this
equipment only in the open air where adequate
ventilation is available.
• The unit requires an adequate flow of cooling air for
its continued proper operation. Never operate the
unit inside any room or enclosure where the free
flow of cooling air into and out of the unit might be
obstructed. Allow at least 2 feet of clearance on all
sides of generator or you could damage the unit.
Read “Cold Weather Operation” on page 7.
• Never start or stop the engine-generator with
electrical loads connected to receptacles with the
connected devices turned ON. Start the engine and
let it stabilize before connecting any electrical loads.
Disconnect all electrical loads before shutting down
the generator.
• Do Not insert any object through cooling slots of the
engine-generator. You could damage the unit or
injure yourself.
• Never operate the generator:
in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when
connected electrical devices overheat; if electrical
output is lost; if engine or generator sparks; if flame
or smoke is observed while unit is running; if unit
vibrates excessively.
GROUNDING THE
GENERATOR
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame
and external electrically conductive parts of this
generator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the unit. For that purpose, a
GROUNDING WING NUT is provided on the
generator end (Figure 1).
Generally, connecting a No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding wing
nut and to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding
rod (electrode) provides adequate protection against
electrical shock. Be careful to keep the grounding wire
attached after connecting the stranded copper wire.
However, local codes may vary widely. Consult with a
local electrician for grounding requirements in your
area.
Properly grounding the generator helps prevent
electrical shock if a ground fault condition exists in the
generator or in connected electrical devices. Proper
grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, which
often builds up in ungrounded devices.
Figure 1 — Grounding Wing Nut
Grounding Wing Nut