Gillette Generators SPP-180 - Manual (Page 4)

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NOTICE
● For all safety reasons to the equipment, GILLETTE
recommends installation, start-up and service be
performed by experienced personnel.
● Sufficient, un-obstructed flow of cooling air is
critical for correct generator operation.
● The generator must be installed outdoors, away
from an over-hang roof where ice and snow could
avalanche onto generator and away from sprinklers
that could throw water up into cooling vents of
generator.
● Electric load applied to generator should be no
more that 75% of generator maximum rating to avoid
constant maximum generator load use.
● Generator should not be exposed to excessive and
constant
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive
environments.
● If connected loads cause over heating or excessive
vibration, an overload condition exists. Remove
loads until condition stabilizes.
● Do not sit, step, or load heavy items on generator
roof. Added stress can cause breakage.
● Do not start generator with air cleaner, air cleaner
cover, or oil dipstick removed, nor with oil drain hose
in open drain position.
● Keep a fire extinguisher rated “ABC” close by your
generator and be familiar on how to use it. Consult
your local fire department, for additional fire
prevention ideas.
● Be sure that a positive manual fuel valve be
installed in fuel line feeding generator.
● Do not tamper with engine controls, generator is
factory adjusted to supply rated voltage and speed.
●
Never operate generator when ambient
temperature is over 105º F, as electrical insulation
system may fail.
STARTING BATTERY
PRECAUTIONS
Starting batteries are not furnished with
your generator set, but they are available
through your installing contractor. The
home standby generator requires a Group
36, 12 VDC fully charged battery with
minimum 390 cold cranking amps.
● Released battery electrolyte can burn your skin
and eyes and is toxic.
● When electrolyte touches skin, wash it off
immediately with water and seek medical attention.
When electrolyte contacts eyes, flush thoroughly with
water and seek medical attention.
● Spilled electrolyte must be washed away with an
acid neutral agent. Use a solution of one pound
bicarbonate of soda to one gallon of water, and wash
down acid effected areas until evidence of acid
foaming reaction has ended.
● A battery provides risk of electric shock. Remove
watches, rings, or other metal items when working
with batteries. Use tools with insulated handles.
● When disconnecting battery cables, always
disconnect the battery charger first, the positive
battery cable second, and negative battery cable last.
When reconnecting cables, always reconnect the
positive battery cable first, then negative cable, and
reconnect battery charger last, to reduce possible
arching.
● Discharge body static electricity by touching a
grounded metal surface on generator before touching
battery.
● Do not dispose of batteries in a fire and do not
open or mutilate a battery, as the battery is capable of
exploding.
● Lead acid batteries present a risk of fire or
explosion because they generate hydrogen gas,
within. Do not smoke, nor have flame or spark in a
battery area.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING