2. Safe Operation and Placement:
- Carbon Monoxide Safety:
- Never operate generators indoors or in partially enclosed spaces.
- Place generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas, away from doors, windows, and vents.
- Install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors.
- Electrical Safety:
- Use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords.
- Avoid overloading circuits.
- Never “backfeed” power into a building’s electrical system. This is extremely dangerous.
- Have a qualified electrician install any transfer switches.
- Fuel Handling:
- Store fuel in approved containers, away from the generator and other ignition sources.
- Allow the generator to cool before refueling.
- Prevent fuel spills.
- Generator Placement:
- Place the generator on a level surface.
- Protect the generator from rain and moisture.