Introduction; Readthis Manual Thoroughly; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems GP Serie Manual Del Propietário

iNTRODUCTiON
Thankyou for purchasingthis model by GeneracPowerSystems,
Inc. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled,
engine driven generator designed to supply electrical power to
operate electrical loads where no utility power is available or in
place of utility due to a power outage.
BEADTHiS MANUALTHOROUGHLY
If any portion of this manualis not understood,contact the nearest
AuthorizedDealerfor starting, operatingand servicing procedures.
The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the
equipment. We strongly recommend that the operator read this
manualand thoroughly understandall instructions beforeusingthe
equipment.We also stronglyrecommendinstructing other usersto
properlystart and operatethe unit. This preparesthem if they need
to operatethe equipmentin an emergency.Savethese instructions
for future reference.If you loan this device to someone,ALWAYS
loan these instructions to the individualas well.
The generatorcan operate safely, efficiently and reliably only if it
is properly located, operatedand maintained.Before operatingor
servicing the generator:
• Become familiar with and strictly adhereto all local, state and
nationalcodes and regulations.
• Study all safety warnings in this manual and on the product
carefully.
• Becomefamiliar with this manual and the unit before use.
The manufacturer cannot anticipateevery possible circumstance
that might involve a hazard.The warnings in this manual, and on
tags and decals affixedto the unit are, therefore,not all inclusive.
If using a procedure, work method or operatingtechniquethat the
manufacturer does not specifically recommend, ensure that it is
safe for others. Also make sure the procedure, work method or
operatingtechnique utilizeddoes not renderthe generatorunsafe.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS BASED ON
MACHINESIN PRODUCTION AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION.
GENERAC RESERVES THE RIGHTTO MODIFYTHIS MANUALAT
ANYTIME.
SAFETY R ULES
Throughoutthis publication,and on tags and decals affixedto the
generator, DANGER,WARNING,CAUTIONand NOTEblocks are
used to alert personnelto special instructions about a particular
operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or
carelessly.Observethem carefully.Their definitionsare as follows:
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SiTUATiONORACTIONWHICH, IF
NOTAVOIDED,WILL RESULTIN DEATHORSERIOUSINJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situationor action which,if not
avoided, couldresultin deathor seriousinjury.
_CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardoussituationor action which,if not
avoided, couldresultin minoror moderateinjury.
NOTE:
Notescontain additionalinformationimportantto a procedure
and will be foundwithin the regular text body of this manual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they
indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with the special
instructions while performing the action or service are essentialto
preventingaccidents.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER,
WARNINGand CAUTIONblocks. The type of information each
indicates is as follows:
,_This symbol points out important safety
information that, if not followed, could
endanger personal safety and/or property of
others.
This symbol points out potential explosion
hazard.
i/_This symbol points out potential fire hazard.
This symbol points out potential electrical
shock hazard.