Safety Rules & General Information
Automatic Transfer Switch Owner’s Manual 1
Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc.
product. This unit has been designed to provide high
performance, efficient operation, and years of use when
maintained correctly.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The manu-
facturer reserves the right to make technical updates,
corrections, and product revisions at any time without
notice.
Read This Manual Thoroughly
If any section of this manual is not understood, contact
the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722
(1-888-GENERAC), or visit www.generac.com for start-
ing, operating, and servicing procedures. The owner is
responsible for correct maintenance and safe use of the
unit.
This manual must be used in conjunction with all other
supporting product documentation supplied with the
product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This
manual contains important instructions that must be fol-
lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of
the unit and its components. Always supply this manual
to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them
on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in
case of emergency.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this
manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are
not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or
operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe-
cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and
does not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to
a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.
General Hazards
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
(000001)
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
(000002)
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
(000003)
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
(000237)
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000213)
DANGER
Electrocution. Only authorized personnel should
access transfer switch interior. Transfer switch
doors should be kept closed and locked. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
