General Safety Instructions - Haussmann PG2200-3 Manuel De L'utilisateur

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are
very important. And using this generator
safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions
about safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on labels
and in this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could hurt you
or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to
warn you about all the hazards associated
with operating or maintaining a generator.
You must use your own good judgement.
GENERATOR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
HAUSSMANN generators are designed for
use with electrical equipment with suitable
power requirements. Other uses can result
in injury to the operator or damage to the
generator and other property.
Most injuries or property damage can be
prevented if you follow all instructions in
this manual and on the generator. The most
common hazards are discussed below,
along with the best way to protect yourself
and others.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the generator quickly in
case of emergency.
Understand the use of all generator
EN
controls, output receptacles, and
connections.
Be sure that anyone who operates the
generator receives proper instruction.
Do not let children operate the generator
without parental supervision.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, a colourless, odourless gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss
of consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the generator in an area that is
confined, or even partly enclosed area, the
air you breathe could contain a dangerous
amount of exhaust gas.
Never run your generator inside a garage,
house, or near open windows or doors.
Electric Shock Hazards
The generator produces enough electric
power to cause a serious shock or
electrocution if misused.
Using a generator or electrical appliance in
wet conditions, such as rain or snow, near
a pool or sprinkler system, or when your
hands are wet, could result in electrocution.
Keep the generator dry.
If the generator is stored outdoors,
unprotected from the weather, check
all electrical components on the control
panel before each use. Moisture or ice
can cause a malfunction or short circuit in
electrical components that could result in
electrocution.
Do not connect to a building's electrical
system unless an isolation switch has been
installed by a qualified electrician.
For parallel operation, use only an
approved parallel operation cable kit
(optional equipment) when connecting
one generator to another. Never connect
different generator models together.
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to
ignite some materials.
Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 m)
away from buildings and other equipment
during operation.
Do not enclose the generator in any
structure.
Keep flammable materials away from the
generator.
The muffler becomes very hot during
operation and remains hot for a while after
stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch
the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine
cool before storing the generator indoors.
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