Honeywell HW1000i Owners Manual - Page 8

Safety Messages Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generators produce powerful voltage that can cause death or great physical harm. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with electrical cords that are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged. • NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on wet surface. • Keep the generator out of reach of children, pets, and untrained people. WARNING When this generator is used to supply a building wiring system the: • Generator must be installed by a qualified electrician and connected to transfer equipment as a separately derived system in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. • Generator shall be connected through transfer equipment that switches all conductors other than the equipment grounding conductor. • Frame of the generator shall be connected to an approved grounding electrode. Fire and Burn Hazards WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. • Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. • NEVER enclose the generator in any structure. • Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is running. Turn generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the generator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, be sure the area is dry before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor. WARNING The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. Medical and Life Support Uses WARNING • In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. • NEVER use this product to power life support devices or life support appliances. • NEVER use this product to power medical devices or medical appliances. • Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in your household depends on electrical equipment to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a medical emergency. Generator Damage Hazards NOTICE Improper treatment or misuse of generator can cause permanent damage. • NEVER modify generator in any way. • NEVER tamper with governed speed. Generator sup- plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • Damage to generator caused by misuse or modification is not covered under warranty. • Generators vibrate in normal use. During and after the use of the generator, inspect the generator as well as extension cords and power supply cords connected to it for damage resulting from vibration. Have damaged items repaired or replaced as necessary. Do not use plugs or cords that show signs of damage such as broken or cracked insulation or damaged blades. • For power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are better suited for providing backup power to the home. Even a properly connected portable generator can become overloaded. This may result in overheating or stressing the generator components, possible leading to a generator failure. • This portable generator is not for use with gasoline / ethanol blends with over 15% ethanol. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual