Portable Generator Safety Rules to Live By
Portable Generators
- Home Backup
- Recreation
- Contractor Job Sites
- Home DIY Projects
Power For
Portable Generator Safety Rules
- Severe Illness
- Hospitalization
-
House Fires
CO2 Poisoning -
Electrocution -
Funerals
-
Prevent
Read
Owners Manual
Safety Guidelines
Heed
Safety Sticker
Warnings
Protect
The Generator
From
Rain / Snow / Ice
Avoid
Electrocution
Never Use Damaged Extension Cords
Keep the Generator and Cords Away from Standing Water
Backfeeding
Dangers
Illegal almost Everywhere
Electrocution Hazard
Never Plug a Generator into an Appliance or Convenience Outlet
Don't Use Male-Male Extension Cords
Overloaded
Wiring Risk of Fire
Liability if Illegal or Unsafe
Generator Connection
Causes Injury or Death
Take It Outside
Never Run a Generator Indoors
Carbon Monoxide
Kills In Minutes!
Do Not Run In Garage
Or in a Shed
You Cannot Make Indoor Use Safe
Place 20 Feet
Away From
House-Tent-RV
Never On The:
Balcony
Porch
Deck
Patio
Next to House
Where Wind Won't Blow Exhaust Toward You or Neighbors
Use Heavy Duty
Outdoor-Rated
Cords
Minimum Cord Rating
= Outlet Amp Rating
20 Amp Outlet
Minimum 20 Amp Cord
30 Amp Outlet
Minimum 30 Amp Cord
Manual Transfer Switch
With Inlet Box +
Generator Cord
Safest-Easiest-Fastest
Home Generator
Connection
Run Any Appliance
- Furnace
- Water Heater
- A/C
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Shut Off Generator
To Refuel
Let it Cool for 5 Minutes
(Time to Check the Oil)
Clean Up Gasoline Spills
Before Restarting
Store Gasoline
in Approved Containers
Refill with a Safety Can