SAFETY RULES . Simplicity 01768-0, 1768-0

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System

Installation Manual

SAFETY RULES

The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word

(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used

without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.

WARNING

Generator produces powerful voltage.

Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution.

Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.

• Do not handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.

• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.

• Do not allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.

• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor.

Avoid direct contact with the victim. Use a nonconducting implement, such as a rope or board, to free the victim from the live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid and get immediate medical help.

• Before performing any maintenance on the generator, disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE,

NEG or (-) first.When finished, reconnect that cable last.

• After your Home Generator System is installed, the generator may crank and start without warning any time there is a power failure.To prevent possible injury, always set the

AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF AND remove the

15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.

WARNING

Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel technicians should attempt installation of this system, which must strictly comply with applicable codes, standards and regulations.

WARNING

NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS PRIMARY

POWER IN PLACE OF UTILITY OR IN

LIFE-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS

WARNING

Propane and Natural Gas is extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

• Install the fuel supply system according to applicable fuel-gas codes.

• Before placing the Home Generator System into service, the fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.

• After the system is installed, you should inspect the fuel system periodically.

• No leakage is permitted.

CAUTION

Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life.

• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to correct generator operation.

• Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate ventilation.

• Despite the safe design of the Home Generator System, operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being careless can cause possible injury or death.

• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.

Never work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally fatigued.

• Do not use the generator or any of its parts as a step.

Stepping on the unit can cause stress and break parts.This

may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, and so forth.

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