Dewalt DXGN4500 Instruction Manual - Page 6

TO AVOID BACKFEEDING INTO UTILITY SYSTEMS, ISOLATION OF THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS REQUIRED. BEFORE CONNECTION OF A GENERATOR TO THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH. BEFORE MAKING PERMANENT CONNECTIONS A DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH MUST BE INSTALLED. TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ONLY A TRAINED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD CONNECT GENERATOR TO RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES ISOLATION OF THE RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEFORE CONNECTING A GENERATOR TO RESIDENCE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. TEMPORARY CONNECTION NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO BACKFEEDING. ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL CODES AND REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY ITEM THAT CONCERNS THIS PRODUCT. 1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code. 2. NFPA 37 - Standard for Installation and Use of Stationary Combustible Engines. 3. Agricultural Wiring handbook of Farm Standby Electric Power. DO NOT MODIFY OR MISAPPLY YOUR GENERATOR SET. OPERATION OF THE GENERATOR OTHER THAN INTENDED COULD RESULT IN GENERATOR SET DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION. NEVER TOUCH A RECEPTACLE OR BARE WIRE. ELECTROCUTION OR SHOCK COULD RESULT. RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION ALWAYS INSURE THAT AT LEAST 6 FEET OF CLEARANCE ON ALL SIDES OF THE GENERATOR ARE MAINTAINED DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE COULD DAMAGE YOUR GENERATOR AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO FIRES. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE. FAILURE TO PROPERLY HANDLE GASOLINE CAN RESULT IN EXPLOSION OR FIRE. DO NOT PERMIT SMOKING WITHIN 50FT OF THIS GENERATOR SET. NEVER REFILL A HOT GENERATOR WITH FUEL. NEVER REFILL THE GENERATOR WHILE IT IS RUNNING. SPILLAGE ONTO THE ENGINE OR GENERATOR COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE. ALWAYS ALLOW THE GENERATOR SET TO COOL BEFORE REFILLING. DO NOT STORE THIS GENERATOR SET IN ANY LOCATION WHERE GASOLINE FUMES COULD POTENTIALLY COME INTO CONTACT WITH SPARKS, A PILOT LIGHT OR AN OPEN FLAME. IMPROPER STORAGE OF THIS GENERATOR COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE. INSPECT THE SPARK ARRESTOR PERIODICALLY. SPARK ARRESTORS ARE REQUIRED IN SOME AREAS AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF FIRE FROM SPARKS EMMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST. DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR IF THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 104ºF/40ºC. DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE GENERATOR. THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL LOADS AT EACH OUTLET MUST BE ADDED TO DETERMINE THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL LOAD. THE TOTAL LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE GENERATOR. IF THE DRIVEN APPARATUS DOES NOT LIST WATTAGE, BUT ONLY AMPERAGE, WATTAGE MAY BE DETERMINED BY MULTIPLYING AMPERAGE TIMES VOLTAGE (WATTS = AMPS X VOLTS). GENERAL SAFETY Always follow National and Local electrical codes pertaining to generators. All local and national codes supersede rules or information provided in this manual. REFER TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS AS THIS CAN VARY PER APPLICATION. THE GENERATOR IS GROUNDED INTERNALLY NEUTRAL TO FRAME. WHERE APPLICATIONS REQUIRE EXTERNAL GROUNDING, A CONNECTION MUST BE MADE FROM THE GENERATOR TO A SOLID EARTH GROUND. A CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF SPLICE-FREE COPPER CABLE, NO SMALLER THAN 6 AWG, SHALL BE USED FOR THE CONDUCTOR. • When moving or transporting this generator, take proper precautions to avoid fuel spillage. Further, always use common sense when lifting this generator. An adequate number of people and proper lifting methods must be used. • Do not cover the generator while it is running or immediately after shutdown. Always allow time to cool down before covering. • Do not operate this generator unless it is in good mechanical and electrical condition. • Always keep hands, body parts, hair and clothing well away from the rotating parts of the generator. • Do not start this generator with connected devices turned "ON". Always make sure that connected devices are disconnected from the generator or turned "OFF" before starting the generator. • Generators operating on job or construction sites may be required to have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) receptacles. • Use only grounded extension cords in good condition and make sure that the wire size within the extension cords is of sufficient size to safely carry the surge output of the generator. • Never handle extension cords or electrical circuits if standing in water or if standing in a damp area. English 6 0068660