Placement and Safety Considerations | Ready Power Now

Placement and Safety Considerations | Ready Power Now

Where to Place Your Generator

  • Never indoors or in enclosed spaces (carbon monoxide danger)
  • Minimum 20 feet from windows, doors, and vents
  • Level, dry surface with adequate ventilation
  • Protection from weather (canopy or generator tent)

Electrical Safety

  • Use a transfer switch (manual or automatic) to prevent backfeeding
  • Proper grounding to prevent electrical shock
  • Use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords if not hardwired

Fuel Storage and Handling

  • Store fuel in approved containers away from living spaces
  • Fuel stabilizer for long-term storage (gas degrades in 3-6 months)
  • Diesel and propane have longer shelf lives

Carbon Monoxide Awareness

  • Generators produce deadly CO gas—never run indoors, in garages, or near windows
  • Install CO detectors in your home
  • Symptoms of CO poisoning and emergency response

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