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Safety Tips for Generator Use
- Connect all appliances directly to the generator.
- Don’t connect the generator’s electrical output to any home or building electrical circuits.
- Never plug a generator into a wall outlet.
- Avoid contact with bare wires and terminals.
- Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or highly conductive area.
- If you have a transfer switch (permanent connection) installed for a portable generator, contact a licensed electrician.
- Permanently installed generators should always be installed by a licensed electrician.
- When purchasing a gas-powered generator, you should also buy a battery-operated carbon-monoxide alarm.
- Don’t use gas-powered generators in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, like inside a garage or a home.
- Keep gas-powered generators away from open windows, including neighbors’ windows, so deadly exhaust does not enter anyone’s home.
