Home Generators And Safety
Using your generator for home use safely involves common sense. Below are some reminders.
If in any doubt, call the supplier or the manufacturer, they will be more than happy to help.
- Make sure you buy a known reputable brand.
- If buying second hand buy from a reputable seller.
- Test your generator as soon as it arrives.
- Don’t operate or test generators inside, indoors or in enclosed spaces. Only run your generator where there is good ventilation, where you know the exhaust fumes can escape and where your will not be inhaling them.
- Follow the manufacturers instruction for installation. These are usually very simply written and have simple diagrams which you can follow.
- Follow manufacturers instruction for all aspects of operation.
- Keep all instructions and manuals in a safe place. A place you have easy access to in the event of a powercut.
- Copy the most essential operating instructions and leave by the generator.
- Regular maintenance of your generator is essential to ensure optimum performance.
- Don’t operate in an area that has flammable or combustable materials.
- And finally make sure to register your guarantee with the supplier as soon as you recieve your purchase.
If you are using propane portable generators then you would be well advised to check out best practices for working with carbon monoxide fumes. It is especially important not to run your propane generator anywhere near your house. This is because the fumes can be potentially very dangers, and you do not want them getting into your home.
If you do not have a carbon monoxide alarm installed in your home, then get one. Always have extra batteries on hand for it and even have a spare alarm. Quickly do a maintenance check on your alarm before you start your propane portable generator.
