Generac 11400 - Manual (Page 3)

Generac Portable Products PP5000T 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 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 engine-generator 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. Without sufficient cooling
air flow, the unit quickly overheats, damaging the
generator or nearby property.
• Allow at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of
generator, even while operating unit outdoors, or
you could damage the unit. However, when
operating unit in cold weather, refer to the “Cold
Weather Operation” section on page 7.
• Never start or stop the engine-generator with
electrical loads connected to receptacles AND 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 the rain; in any
enclosed compartment; if connected electrical
devices overheat; if electrical output is lost; if
engine or generator sparks; if flame/smoke is seen
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 (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