Special Requirements; Connecting To A Building's Electrical System - PowerBoss 030647 Manual Del Operario

Special Requirements

There may be Federal, local codes, or ordinances that
apply to the intended use of the generator. Please
consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency having jurisdiction:
• In some areas, generators are required to be
registered with local utility companies.
• If the generator is used at a construction site,
there may be additional regulations which must be
observed.

Connecting to a Building's Electrical System

Connections for standby power to a building's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician. The
connection must isolate the generator power from utility
power or other alternative power sources and must
comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
WARNING Generator voltage could cause
electrical shock or burn resulting in death or
serious injury.
• Use listed transfer equipment, suitable for the intended
use, to prevent backfeed by isolating generator from
electric utility workers.
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel
• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service generator.
Portable Generator Location
Before starting the portable generator there are two equally
important safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide
(CO) poisoning and fire that must be addressed.
NOTICE Satisfying the RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING location requirements may not satisfy the
fire location requirements. Satisfying the RISK OF FIRE
location requirements may not satisfy the CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING location requirements.
Operation Location of Portable Generator to REDUCE
THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
All fossil fuel burning equipment, such as a portable
generator, contains carbon monoxide (CO) gas in the
engine exhaust, a poisonous gas that could kill you in
minutes. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Even
if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be
exposed to carbon monoxide gas. The following must be
completed prior to starting the portable generator engine:
• By law it is required in many states to have a
Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm (A) in operating
condition in your home. Install/maintain battery-
operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
according to the manufacturer's instructions. A
CO alarm is an electronic device that detects
hazardous levels of CO. When there is a buildup
of CO, the alarm will alert the occupants by
flashing visual indicator light and alarm. Smoke
alarms cannot detect CO gas.
A
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of
carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and
potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces.
work.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening
doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon
monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces
and can linger for hours, even after this product
has shut off.
• Your neighbor(s) home may be exposed to the
engine exhaust from your portable generator and
must be considered when deciding on a location
for the safe operation of your portable generator.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point
the engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You
may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
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