Gillette Generators SP-1500 - Manual (Page 6)

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with the National Electrical Code and local
regulations.
WARNING: Parts of this generator are extremely hot
during and after operation. To prevent severe burns,
do not touch any part of the generator until you have
first determined it has cooled down to a safe point to
touch.
WARNING: Be sure that you understand how to stop
the engine quickly in case of an emergency situation.
Become familiar with the engine controller and safety
systems provided with this generator set.
WARNING: Engine coolant is under pressure and is
near the boiling point of water when engine is hot.
Do not open the coolant system (turn cap on engine
radiator) until the engine has completely cooled. Hot
coolant can cause severe burns and other injuries.
When engine is cool, radiator coolant level can be
checked.
WARNING: Keep outdoor style generator at least
five feet away from buildings and other structures.
WARNING: An open bottom stationary engine
generator set must be installed over noncombustible
materials and shall be located such that it prevents
combustible materials (leaves, paper, rags, etc.)
from accumulating under the generator set.
WARNING: Keep generator away from flammable or
hazardous material (trash, rags, lubricants,
explosives, paints, etc.) and grass or leaf build-up.
WARNING: Hot exhaust gasses must never be
directed toward anything that may catch fire or
explode.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification of a
generator set may make the unit unsafe for operation.
Be sure that the unit is safe before starting the
engine. If you are unsure, contact GILLETTE before
starting the engine.
CAUTION: Do not apply high voltage to wet
windings. Do not start the generator when the
generator has been saturated with moisture.
CAUTION: Never install a generator with prevailing
high winds, towards the engine radiator (heated air
discharge) or the muffler rain cap (wind keeping rain
cap open after shut down). Inspect rain cap often to
ensure rain cap closure upon shutdown.
CAUTION: Avoid installing the generator set beside
heat generating equipment, water or steam
discharge systems, or in the vicinity of corrosive
substances or vapors, metal particles, and dust. Heat
can cause engine problems to develop and unwanted
substances can cause rust or generator failure over
time. Steam or water penetration will destroy
generator windings.
CAUTION: Do not operate generator in tropical
ambient conditions without a special protected
insulating varnish on generator windings and
insulation system. Copper windings absorb moisture
and soon cause a generator malfunction.
CAUTION: Never operate the engine without a
muffler, or with a rusted muffler. Dangerous exhaust
components can present a fire hazard, cause
excessive exhaust gases and cause damage to
engine. Inspect muffler periodically and replace if
necessary.
CAUTION: Use only original equipment or
authorized replacement parts.
CAUTION: Engine speed is factory set to produce
the correct voltage and output frequency. Do not
change the engine speed, as damage will occur.
NOTICE: When moving the generator, use
reasonable caution. Be careful where you place
fingers and toes to prevent injury “Pinch Points”.
Never try to lift a heavy generator without a hoist or
lift means because bodily injury may result.
NOTICE: This generator must not be used on or near
any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped
with a USDA spark arrestor screen. The spark
arrestor screen must be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED
DURING INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF THIS GENERATOR SET AND
ALL ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Thoroughly read this operators manual before
installing, operating, or servicing your generator set.
Safe operation and best performance can be
achieved only when this generator is operated and
maintained properly.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of this SENTRY-PRO
automatic start/stop standby generator set by
GILLETTE GENERATORS, INC. This generator set is
intended for use as an alternative source of electric
power to operate normally required electric loads,
during a utility power failure.