Portable generators: inspection, test running, fuel and storage. Placement and exhaust safety are covered in full, because carbon monoxide is the hazard that kills people who did everything else right.
Common failure modes
- A generator never test-run before the outage it was bought for
- Stale fuel
- Placement too close to a dwelling, a window or a vent
Procedures
No procedure is published in this section yet. New procedures are added as their specifications can be traced to a manufacturer or government source.
Where this stops
Connection to a dwelling's wiring needs a licensed electrician and a transfer switch. It is never covered here.