Winco W15PTOS/D - Manual (Page 4)

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GENERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK - The output voltage present in
this equipment can cause a fatal electric shock. This
equipment must be operated by a responsible person.
a. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator
without proper instruction.
b. Guard against electric shock.
c. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
d. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain or
snow.
e. Use only three-prong grounded plugs and
extension cords.
f. Be sure the unit is properly grounded to an
external ground rod driven into the earth.
g. Do not make or break electrical connection under
load.
2. FIRE HAZARD - Gasoline, diesel and other fuels
always present a hazard of possible explosion and/or fire.
a. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its
proper use. Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are
appropriate.
3. DEADLY EXHAUST GAS - Exhaust fumes from any
engine contain carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless
and deadly gas that must be mixed with fresh air.
a. Operate only in well ventilated areas.
b. Never operate indoors.
4. NOISE HAZARD - Excessive noise is not only tiring,
but continual exposure can lead to loss of hearing.
a. Use hearing protection equipment when working
around this equipment for long periods of time.
b. Keep your neighbors in mind when permanently
installing this equipment.
5. CLEANLINESS - Keep the generator and surrounding
clean.
a. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that
create slippery conditions around the unit.
b. Remove any rags or other material that could
create potential fire hazards.
6. SERVICING EQUIPMENT - All service, including the
installation or replacement of service parts, should be
performed only by a qualified technician.
a. Use only factory approved replacement parts.
b. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.
c. Use extreme caution when working on electrical
components. High output voltages from this equip
ment can cause serious injury or death.
d. Always avoid hot mufflers, exhaust manifolds, and
engine parts. They all can cause severe burns in
stantly.
7. INSTALLATION - Installing an isolation power transfer
switch and PTO generator is not a typical “do-it-yourself”
project. Consult a qualified, licensed electrician or
contractor. The installation must be safe and comply with
all national, state, and local codes. See page 11.
a. Never operate the PTO drive generator without
having it properly mounted to a concrete base or
approved trailer.
b. Never connect the PTO generator to an existing
electrical system without installing an isolation
transfer switch.
c. Always insure the drive shaft is straight and level
before operating the generator.
8. OPERATION - PTO drive shafts (tumbling bars) have
many inherent dangers, extreme caution must be exer-
cised when using them.
a. NEVER allow children around a drive shaft when it
is in operation.
b. Keep all safety guards and shields in place and
securely tightened.
c. Never operate a drive shaft that has been damaged
or had the safety shield removed.
d. Never step over a drive shaft while it is running.
e. Never wear a necktie, loose articles of clothing, or
anything else that can be caught in moving parts.
f. Never try to stop a turning drive shaft with your
hand or your foot.
INSTALLATION
FOUNDATION MOUNTING
Mount the generator on a foundation if it is to be used as
a permanent or standby power source. See “TRAILER
MOUNTING” if generator will be used as a portable power
source (Figure 1). When planning a foundation consider
the following points:
A. The foundation location should enable aligning the
drive shaft (tumbling bar) in a straight or nearly straight
line between the power take-off and the generator input
shaft. Misalignment must be less than 10 degrees during
generator operation, even though the mechanical design
of the tumbling bar would allow greater misalignment.
B. The foundation must be solid enough to absorb gen-
erator starting and reflected load torque during operation.
C. The foundation surface should be flat.
D. Space is required around the generator for mounting
switching devices, making connections, and for servicing.
E. All four generator mounting pads must rest firmly on
the foundation. Install shims if necessary to even out the
foundation under the mounting pads then bolt the genera-
tor firmly in place.