North Star M165938N - Manual (Page 27)

Operation (cont’d)
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Fill gasoline tank
(if using gasoline) Check the gasoline level in the generator’s tank if you will be operating
the generator on gasoline.
If needed, fill tank with fresh unleaded gasoline from a portable
container, after first reading the warnings and instructions below.
WARNING: Gasoline fire/explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat, sparks, and
flames can ignite gasoline vapors, which can become widespread
during fueling. A flash fire and/or explosion could result and cause
serious injury or death. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
Carefully follow all the instructions in this section to avoid the
following conditions which could result in gasoline ignition:
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gas vapor collection inside enclosures
•
static electric sparks
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sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or running engines
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sources of heat (such as a hot engine or exhaust)
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open flames, including pilot lights
1) Before starting, review the following general safety precautions for
fueling:
a) Never pump gasoline directly into the generator’s gas tank at a gas
station – high velocity flow from the pump could result in a static
electric build-up in the generator’s tank. Always use a portable
container to fill the tank. See warning box about static electric spark
hazards below.
b) Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS – never indoors.
c) Stay away from all sources of heat, sparks, and flames. Do not smoke.
2) Turn generator engine off and allow to cool for at least two minutes
before removing gas cap.
Note: A running or still-hot engine is hot enough to ignite fuel.
3) Remove generator gasoline cap.
4) Add gasoline through the fill opening:
- Use only a UL-approved portable gasoline container to transfer the
gasoline to the generator’s tank. Follow the safety warning and
instructions below for avoiding static electric sparking.
- Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least 1/2” of empty space
below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
WARNING: Static electric spark hazard
A static electric spark can explosively ignite gasoline vapor,
resulting in a flash fire that could cause serious injury or death.
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: