North Star M165939J - Manual (Page 41)

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o When CONNECTING the battery, connect the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal FIRST.
o When DISCONNECTING the battery, disconnect the BLACK cable from the NEGATIVE terminal
FIRST
• Acid/skin contact. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize
with baking soda.
Installation / Initial Set-up Safety
• Dry, level surface. Situate generator on a dry, firm, level surface. Ensure generator sits level and will not
slide or shift during operation. Block wheels if applicable.
• Operate OUTSIDE only – dangerous carbon monoxide exhaust! Generators give off carbon monoxide
exhaust, a poisonous gas that can kill. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. ONLY run generator
OUTDOORS and away from building air intakes. NEVER run generator inside homes, garages, sheds, or
other semi-enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open
windows. Carbon monoxide is given off whether you are using gasoline, natural gas, or propane to power
the generator.
• No vehicle/marine use. This generator is NOT designed or approved for use in vehicles or marine
applications. Never run the generator inside RVs or other vehicles, on boats, or on pick-up truck beds.
• Cooling ventilation. The generator needs adequate, unobstructed flow of air to allow for proper cooling of
engine and generator head. Situate so there is adequate clearance around generator to allow for cooling
airflow. Do not allow debris to accumulate and block airflow.
• Grounding. Always ensure generator is properly grounded to prevent electrical shock. This generator is
equipped with a grounding post. Always complete the grounding path from the generator to a copper
pipe/rod driven into moist earth to a sufficient depth. Check with an electrician for local grounding
requirements. If a licensed electrician installs the generator with a connection to your building’s electrical
circuit for use as a standby power system, grounding will be complete through the building’s grounding
system.
• Isolate connection to building’s electrical circuit. Never plug the generator directly into a wall outlet.
ANY connection to a building’s electrical system MUST ISOLATE THE GENERATOR FROM
UTILITY POWER via an UL-approved transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician in compliance
with all applicable local building and electrical codes. If the generator is not isolated from the utility power
system by such means, generator output will back feed into the utility power grid. This may result in injury
or death to utility power workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage. It may also cause
the generator to explode or cause fires when utility power is restored.
• Natural gas hook-up. Always consult with your gas utility company to determine installation
requirements for a natural gas hook-up. In order to safely operate your generator, you may need either a
higher or lower pressure than the standard delivery pressure provided to your building. You may need a
pressure reducing regulator, or you may need elevated delivery pressure which would require changes to
your natural gas service. All natural gas generator hook-ups should be completed by trained personnel
from your natural gas utility company and inspected as required by you local building code.
• LPG hook-up. A qualified propane gas technician must set up the valve and hose connection between the
propane tank and generator in accordance with all local regulations and electric code. Check with your
local propane gas supplier.
• Wet conditions. Water conducts electricity. Do not operate generator where it is wet. Operate on a dry
surface under an open, canopy-like structure.
• CO alarms. Ensure that working, battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide alarms are used in
any dwelling/structure that is in close proximity to the running generator.
• Hot exhaust - fires. Exhaust from engine can be extremely hot and cause fire. Position muffler at least 7’
from combustible objects during operation.