Late autumn, winter, and early spring are times when the threat of inclement weather and other unexpected interruptions cause extended power outages. Many have considered purchasing or borrowing a generator. For the safety of you and your family, we encourage you to read the following tips on generator safety and operation. Follow instructions . Carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions, suggestions and safety precautions. Generator ConnectionsInstallation InstructionsCarbon Monoxide PoisoningFacts About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Generator ConnectionsWhen using a generator to power your home or business please follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Never use a generator inside. Generators should be installed by a qualified electrician. Improperly installed generators can cause back feeding, which can endanger the lives of line workers and emergency personnel because the line may become energized at any time without their knowledge. All installations must meet the National Electrical Code. More information is available at https://www.nfpa.org/. Installation InstructionsBecause there are many models available on the market, Versant Power does not provide generator installation instructions online. We recommend reading all installation instructions from your generator's manufacturer before attempting to install your generator. If your instructions are missing, try to find your manufacturer on the web, or call your local retailer. Carbon Monoxide PoisoningNever operate a gasoline generator in an attached enclosed space such as your basement bulkhead, garage, or porch. Doing so can cause deadly levels of carbon monoxide to build up in your home. Generators should only be used outside at least 20 feet from your home. Anyone operating a generator should also have working carbon monoxide detectors powered by batteries. Be sure to check that the monitor has been approved by Underwriters Laboratory. Facts About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly gas present in the exhaust fumes of an operating gas-powered generator. It’s colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it undetectable. Breathing low levels of carbon monoxide can cause fatigue and increase chest pain in people with chronic heart disease. Breathing high levels of carbon monoxide causes flu-like symptoms, such as headaches, dizziness and weakness. It may also cause sleepiness, nausea, fatigue, vomiting and disorientation. Breathing extremely high levels of carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness or even death. If you experience any of these symptoms and you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, you should immediately leave the area and seek fresh air. Contact your local fire department so they can test for carbon monoxide. You should also seek medical advice.
Mwishoni mwa vuli, majira ya baridi kali, na mapema katika majira ya kuchipua ni nyakati ambapo tisho la hali mbaya ya hewa na vikwazo vingine visivyotarajiwa husababisha mapumziko ya umeme kwa muda mrefu. Wengi wamefikiria kununua au kukopa jenereta. Kwa usalama wako na wa familia yako, tunakutia moyo kusoma vidokezo vifuatavyo juu ya usalama na uendeshaji wa jenereta. Fuata maagizo. Soma kwa uangalifu na kufuata maelekezo yote ya mtengenezaji, mapendekezo na tahadhari za usalama. Jenereta ya umeme: Kuunganisha kwa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme wa umeme Kamwe usitumie jenereta ndani ya nyumba. Jenereta zapasa kuwekwa na fundi wa umeme mwenye sifa. Jenereta zilizowekwa vibaya zinaweza kusababisha kulisha nyuma, ambayo inaweza kuhatarisha maisha ya wafanyikazi wa mstari na wafanyakazi wa dharura kwa sababu mstari unaweza kuwa na nishati wakati wowote bila kujua kwao. Vifaa vyote lazima vikubaliane na Kanuni ya Kitaifa ya Umeme. Maelezo zaidi yanapatikana kwenye https: www.nfpa.org. Maagizo ya Usanidi Kwa sababu kuna mifano mingi inapatikana kwenye soko, Versant Power haina kutoa maelekezo ya usakinishaji jenereta mtandaoni. Tunapendekeza kusoma maelekezo yote ya ufungaji kutoka kwa mtengenezaji wa jenereta yako kabla ya kujaribu kufunga jenereta yako. Ikiwa maagizo yako yanakosa, jaribu kumtafuta mtengenezaji wako kwenye mtandao, au piga simu kwa muuzaji wako wa karibu. Kwa mfano, unaweza kutumia jenereta ya petroli katika chumba kilichofungwa kama vile chumba cha chini ya ardhi, karakana, au veranda. Kufanya hivyo kwaweza kusababisha viwango vyenye kuua vya kaboni monoksidi kujilimbikizia nyumbani mwako. Jenereta zinapaswa kutumika nje ya nyumba yako kwa angalau mita 20 kutoka nyumbani kwako. Mtu yeyote anayeendesha jenereta anapaswa pia kuwa na vifaa vya kugundua kaboni monoksidi vinavyofanya kazi vinavyoendeshwa kwa betri. Hakikisha kuangalia kwamba mfuatiliaji imekuwa kupitishwa na Underwriters Laboratory. Ugonjwa wa Carbon Monoxide (CMO) ni ugonjwa unaosababishwa na gesi inayotokana na gesi inayotumiwa na jenereta. Hauna rangi, harufu, wala ladha, na hivyo haiwezi kugunduliwa. Kupumua viwango vya chini vya kaboni monoksidi kunaweza kusababisha uchovu na kuongeza maumivu ya kifua kwa watu wenye ugonjwa wa moyo sugu. Kupumua kiwango cha juu cha kaboni monoksidi husababisha dalili kama za mafua, kama vile maumivu ya kichwa, kizunguzungu na udhaifu. Pia inaweza kusababisha usingizi, kichefuchefu, uchovu, kutapika na kutokuwa na mwelekeo. Kupumua viwango vya juu sana vya kaboni monoksidi kwaweza kusababisha kupoteza fahamu au hata kifo. Ikiwa una dalili yoyote ya sumu ya kaboni monoksidi, unapaswa kuondoka mara moja na kutafuta hewa safi. Wasiliana na idara ya moto ya eneo lako ili waweze kupima monoksidi ya kaboni. Pia unapaswa kutafuta ushauri wa daktari.