DEK is a registered trademark of The DEK Works or its aliates and are used under license by GXi Outdoor Power LLC.
No part of this publicaon can be printed or copied without wrien permission.
3 of 16Rev. Oct2016
Models: G5000D & G8000D
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the generator
and should remain with the generator if resold. The informaon and
specicaons included in this publicaon were in eect at the me of
approval for prinng.
GXi Outdoor Power, LLC, reserves the right to disconnue or change
specicaons or design at any me without noce and without incur-
ring any obligaon whatever. No part of this publicaon may be re-
produced without wrien permission.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ducve harm.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
These labels warn you of potenal hazards that can cause serious
injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes o or becomes hard to
read, contact your DEK generator dealer for a replacement.
SAFETY INFORMATION
DEK generators are designed to give safe and dependable ser-
vice if operated according to instrucons. Read and under-
stand this owner’s manual before operang your generator.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency. Under-
stand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles, and con-
necons. Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives
proper instrucon. Do not let children operate the generator.
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings
and other equipment during operaon.
Do not enclose the generator in any structure.
Do not smoke when refueling.
Keep ammable materials away from the generator.
The muer becomes very hot during operaon and remains hot
for a while aer stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the
muer while it is hot.
Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
Refuel in a well venlated area with the engine stopped.
Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may ignite aer the
engine has started. Make sure that any spilled fuel has been
wiped up before starng the generator.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts
EPA and California regulaons require all manufacturers to furnish
wrien instrucons describing the operaon and maintenance of
emission control systems. The following instrucons and procedures
must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your DEK en-
gine within the emission standards. Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed
by any engine repair establishment or individual, using parts that are
‘‘cered’’ to EPA standards.
DANGER
To connect directly to a building’s electrical system the generator
must be installed by a qualied electrician and connected to transfer
equipment as a separately derived system in accordance with the
Naonal Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The generator shall be connected
through transfer equipment that switches all conductors other than
the equipment grounding conductor. The frame of the generator shall
be connected to an approved grounding electrode.
Improper connecons to a building electrical system can allow electri-
cal current from the generator to back-feed into the ulity lines. Such
back-feed may electrocute ulity company workers or others who
contact the lines during a power outage, and the generator may ex-
plode, burn, or cause res when ulity power is restored.
Ground System
DEK portable generators have a system ground that connects generator
frame components to the ground terminals in the AC output recepta-
cles. The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire.
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or State Occupaonal Safety and Health Admin-
istraon (OSHA) regulaons, local codes, or ordinances that apply to
the intended use of the generator. Please consult a qualied electri-
cian, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdicon.
This generator does not meet US Coast Guard regulaon 33 CFR-183
and should not be used on marine applicaons.
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odor-
less gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may
lead to death. To keep exhaust gas from accumulang, use in an
area with adequate venlaon. DO NOT use this generator in a
garage, basement, crawlspace, enclosed shed, or any other area that
does not have adequate venlaon. DO NOT use this generator
near venlaon ducts or open windows that may allow exhaust
gasses to enter your home or business. ONLY operate this
generator outdoors.
Electrocuon hazard - Electricity can cause DEATH or SERIOUS INJU-
RY.
Do not operate the generator in standing water.
This product is not safe to operate when parally or totally sub-
merged in water.
Ensure proper drainage in the region surrounding this genera-
tor.
Properly ground the generator and verify ground is in place be-
fore each use. Grounding regulaons vary by locaon, consult a
qualied local electrician for proper grounding instrucons.
Power cords and electrical equipment pose a risk of shock and
electrocuon, especially if they are operated in wet condions.
Inspect all equipment prior to every use and use only as di-
rected by the manufacturer.
Use a cord with GFCI protecon when using the power outdoors
or when moisture is present.
Generators vibrate in normal use. During and aer the use of
the generator, inspect the generator as well as extension cords
and power supply cords connected to it for damage resulng
from vibraon. Have damaged items repaired or replaced as
necessary. Do not use plugs or cords that show signs of damage
such as broken or cracked insulaon or damaged blades.
NEVER START OR STOP THE ENGINE WITH DEVICES CONNECTED TO
THE GENERATOR.
WARNING
WARNINGS
DANGER
DANGER WARNING
