Bryant Automatic Standby Generator ASPAS1BBA007 - Manual (Page 5)

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
• All generators covered by this manual produce
dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal
electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high and
dangerous voltages to the transfer switch as well as the
standby generator. Avoid contact with bare wires,
terminals, connections, etc., on the generator as well as
the transfer switch, if applicable. Ensure all appropriate
covers, guards and barriers are in place before operating
the generator. If work must be done around an operating
unit, stand on an insulated, dry surface to reduce shock
hazard.
• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT.
• If people must stand on metal or concrete while installing,
operating, servicing, adjusting or repairing this
equipment, place insulative mats over a dry wooden
platform. Work on the equipment only while standing on
such insulative mats.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the frame
and external electrically conductive parts of the generator
to be connected to an approved earth ground. This
grounding will help prevent dangerous electrical shock
that might be caused by a ground fault condition in the
generator set or by static electricity. Never disconnect the
ground wire. Local electrical codes also may require
proper grounding of the generator electrical system.
• After installing this home standby electrical system, the
generator may crank and start at any time without
warning. When this occurs, load circuits are transferred
to the STANDBY (generator) power source. To prevent
possible injury if such a start and transfer occur, always
set the generator's Auto/Off/Manual switch to its OFF
position before working on equipment and remove the
7.5A and 15A fuses from the generator control panel.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock,immediately
shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not
possible, attempt to free the victim from the live
conductor. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE
VICTIM. Use a nonconducting implement, such as a dry
rope or board, to free the victim from the live conductor.
If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid and get
immediate medical help.
• Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment.
Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock,
or may get caught in moving components causing injury.
FIRE HAZARDS
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times.
Do NOT use any carbon tetra-chloride type extinguisher.
Its fumes are toxic, and the liquid can deteriorate wiring
insulation. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and
be familiar with its use. Consult the local fire department
for any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
• Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or
oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible
materials are left in the generator compartment, or on or
near the generator, as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result.
Keep the area surrounding the generator clean and free
from debris.
• Fuels such as natural gas and LP gas are extremely
EXPLOSIVE. Install the fuel supply system according to
applicable fuel-gas codes. Before placing the home
standby electric system into service, fuel system lines
must be properly purged and leak tested according to
applicable code. After installation, inspect the fuel system
periodically for leaks. No leakage is permitted.
STANDARDS INDEX
In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regulations
and laws, the published information listed below may be
used as installation guide for this equipment.
1. NFPA No. 37, STATIONARY COMBUSTION ENGINES
AND GAS TURBINES, available from the National Fire
Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
02210.
2. NFPA No. 76A, ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, available same as
Item 1.
3. NFPA No. 54, NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, available
same as Item 1.
4. NFPA No. 58, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GAS, available same as Item 1.
5. NFPA No. 70, NFPA HANDBOOK OF NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE, available same as Item 1.
6. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available from
the American Insurance Association, 85 John Street,
New York, N.Y. 10038.
7. AGRICULTURAL WIRING HANDBOOK, available from
the Food and Energy Council, 909 University Avenue,
Columbia, MO 65201.
8. ASAE EP-3634, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF FARM STANDBY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS,
available from the American Society of Agricultural
Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
9. NFPA No. 30, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS CODE, available same as Item 1.
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