Primepact 50 & 50LP RV Owner's Manual D7431 - Electric Generators

Safety RulesPRIMEPACT 50 Recreational Vehicle GeneratorSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safeoperation be copied and posted in potential hazard areas of the recreational vehicle.Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment.! !Study these SAFETY RULES carefully beforeinstalling, operating or servicing this equipment.Become familiar with this manual and with the unit.The generator can operate safely, efficiently and reliablyonly if it is properly installed, operated and maintained.Many accidents are caused by failing to followsimple and fundamental rules or precautions.Generac cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warningsin this manual, and on tags and decalsaffixed to the unit, are, therefore, not all-inclusive. Ifyou use a procedure, work method or operating techniqueGenerac does not specifically recommend, youmust satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others.You also must make sure the procedure, workmethod or operating technique that you choose doesnot render the generator unsafe.!!! WARNING: !The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the stateof California to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive harm.! WARNING: !This product contains or emits chemicalsknown to the state of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.DANGERDespite the safe design of this generator,operating this equipment imprudently, neglectingits maintenance or being careless can causepossible injury or death. Permit only responsibleand capable persons to operate or maintain thisequipment.Potentially lethal voltages are generated bythese machines. Ensure all steps are taken torender the machine safe before attempting towork on the generator.Parts of the generator are rotating and/or hotduring operation. Exercise care near runninggenerators.!GENERAL HAZARDS• For safety reasons, Generac recommendsthat the installation, initial start-up and maintenanceof this equipment is carried out by aGenerac Authorized Service Dealer.• The generator engine releases DEADLY carbonmonoxide gas through its exhaust system. Thisdangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations,can cause unconsciousness or even death.Never operate the generator set with the vehicleinside any garage or other enclosed area. DO NOTOPERATE THE GENERATOR IF THE EXHAUSTSYSTEM IS LEAKING OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED.SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISON-ING ARE (a) inability to think coherently, (b) nausea,(c) vomiting, (d) twitching muscles, (e) throbbingtemples, (f) dizziness, (g) headaches, (h)weakness, and (i) sleepiness. IF YOU EXPERI-ENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, MOVE INTOFRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF SYMPTOMS PER-SIST, GET MEDICAL HELP. Shut down the generatorand do not operate it until it has been inspectedand repaired.• Never sleep in the vehicle while the genset is runningunless the vehicle has a working carbonmonoxide detector. The exhaust system must beinstalled in accordance with the genset installationmanual. Make sure there is ample fresh air whenoperating the genset in a confined area.• The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,which can be DEADLY. This dangerous gas, ifbreathed in sufficient concentrations, can causeunconsciousness or even death. Thus, the exhaustsystem must be installed properly, in strict compliancewith applicable codes and standards.Following installation, you must do nothing thatmight render the system unsafe or in noncompliancewith such codes and standards. The generatorcompartment must be completely vapor-sealedfrom the vehicle interior. There must be no possibilityof exhaust fumes entering the vehicle interior.Never operate this equipment with a leaking ordefective exhaust system.• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drivebelts, fans, and other moving or hot parts. Neverremove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit isoperating.!2 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.