Briggs & Stratton Elite Serie Manual Del Propietário página 11

In an emergency, use the original shipping carton as a
temporary shelter:
7. Cut off all carton flaps.
8. Cut out one long side of carton to expose muffler side
of unit as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 — Permanent Cold Weather Shelter
Wind
IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft.
(152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or
other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all
around generator including overhead, for adequate cooling,
maintenance and servicing.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
ect. can catch fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having
combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
• Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
9. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
10. Start unit, then place carton over it.
NOTE: Remove shelter when temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
900W Generator
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will
enclose three sides and the top of the generator.
7. Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed,
as shown in Figure 6.
IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft.
(152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or
other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all
around generator including overhead, for adequate cooling,
maintenance and servicing.
8. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
9. Structure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent icing problem.
10. Start and run engine outdoors.
11. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other
openings.
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure,
including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle
(RV).
12. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown in
Figure 6.
13. Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F
[4°C].
14. Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes before
refueling.
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WARNING
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.