Northern Industrial Tools 10000 BDG - Manual (Page 16)

Installation / Initial Set-Up
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4. Select a Suitable Site
Before using the generator, you must select a suitable OUTDOOR location for installation and
operation of your generator. The location should meet all the criteria listed below.
WARNING:
You must choose a suitable site for operating your generator to avoid equipment damage
and/or injury and possible death from carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, or fire.
Choose a site that meets all of the criteria specified below.
Site/Location Criteria:
Dry, level surface The generator should be positioned on a dry, firm, level surface.
Ensure that the generator sits level and will not slide or shift during operation.
Outdoors only –
dangerous carbon
monoxide exhaust DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard
The exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide (CO), a
poisonous gas that can kill. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it.
Follow the directions below for choosing a location to operate your
generator in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
The location you choose to operate the generator must be OUTDOORS
and away from all air intakes:
• Never run the generator/engine assembly inside any closed or semi-
enclosed spaces (even if outdoors), including homes, garages,
basements, barns, sheds, or boxes. These spaces can trap poisonous
gases, even if you run a fan or open windows.
• Place the generator so that the exhaust fumes from the engine will not
be directed towards people or building air intakes.
• 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.
• Note that 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.
WARNING:
Never attempt to attach ductwork to the engine exhaust to allow for
installation inside an enclosure. This could cause hot air deflection,
heat build-up, and increased exhaust back-pressure, resulting in
possible exhaust leakage or damage to the generator or engine.
Adequate cooling
ventilation The generator needs adequate, unobstructed flow of air to allow for
proper cooling of generator head.
• Situate so there is adequate clearance around generator to allow
for cooling airflow so that heat does not build up. Never block
vent slots. The closest object should be at 7 feet away from
vents.