Northern Industrial Tools 15000 PPG - Manual (Page 25)

Operation (cont’d)
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To avoid static electric sparking while filling the gasoline tank, the
following steps must be followed to minimize and safely dissipate
static electric charge build-up before and during the fueling
process:
• Always dissipate static charge from your body before beginning
the fueling process by touching a grounded metal object at a safe
distance from fuel sources.
• Never fill the generator’s gas tank directly from the fuel pump –
the generator’s tank is not grounded and high velocity flow from
the pump can cause static electricity build-up. Use an approved
portable container to transfer gas to the generator’s tank.
• Never fill the portable gas container while it is sitting inside a
vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-up truck bed. ALWAYS place
container on the ground to be filled.
• Keep nozzle in contact with portable container while filling.
Manually control the flow of gasoline; do NOT use the nozzle’s
lock-open device.
• A portable container made of metal or conductive plastic is
preferred because it dissipates charge to ground more readily.
5) Clean up gasoline spills /splashes immediately.
• If possible, move the generator away from spilled gasoline on the
ground.
• Wipe up spilled gasoline, and wait 5 minutes for excess gasoline to
evaporate before starting engine.
• Gasoline soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.
• If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash
skin immediately.
6) Replace gasoline cap securely before starting engine.
7) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed
container.
IMPORTANT:
For continuous operation, be prepared to check and refuel the engine on a
regular basis.
A tank of gasoline should last about 4 hours under 100%
load, and about 8 hours under 50% load.