SAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CORRECT USAGE
Example location to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
• ONLY use outside and downwind, far away
from windows, doors and vents.
• Direct exhaust away from occupied spaces
INCORRECT USAGE
Do not operate in any of the following locations:
• Near any door, window, or vent
• Garage
• Basement
• Crawl Space
• Living Area
• Attic
• Entry Way
• Porch
• Mudroom
Install battery-powered carbon monoxide detectors or
plug-in carbon monoxide detectors with battery back-up
in living areas.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
NOTICE
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Only use OUTSIDE and
FAR AWAY from windows,
Exhaust (CO)
Living Area
Basement
Crawlspace
Fire and electrocution hazard. Do not connect to
a building's electrical system unless the generator
and transfer switch have been properly installed and
the electrical output has been verified by a qualified
electrician. The connection must isolate the generator
power from utility power and must comply with all
applicable laws and electrical codes.
Electrocution hazard. Never use the generator in a
location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator
to rain, snow, water spray, or standing water while in
use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather
conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a short circuit or
other malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 5
CO Detectors
in living areas
doors, and vents.
Entryway
Porch
Mud Room
DANGER
DANGER
Garage