Generator Safety
Generators can can very valuable sources of power when used properly; however; when used incorrectly, generators can prove to be
very dangerous sources of power. Here are some tips to avoid being injured or doing damage to your house or camper:
Wiring Your Generator Into Your Home
Never Plug your Generator into a normal power outlet. This could fry your wires and circuit breaker
and could even hurt someone working on power lines by back-feeding power. Power outlets are outlets only, not inlets.
Do not run your generator indoors or even in the garage unless it is very well ventilated. Carbon Monoxide poisoning
hospitalizes and kills thousands of people before they can even sense it. No matter how quiet the generator
may be, remember, it is an engine with exhaust.
Hire an electrician to install an input and back-up transfer switch. Put the transfer switch by your existing fuse-box/circuit breaker. Install the input switch somewhere
near the generator that is ventilated, and sheltered from snow or rain.
Use heavy duty wiring especially when using any generator 2500 Watts or larger, as they can produce more amps and
potentially cause electrocution or fire by overloading the wiring.
Using Your Portable Generator
Never run your generator indoors.
Do not run your generator in the rain or snow.
Use only outdoor rated power cords.
Do not store gasoline indoors.
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