CO Shield Questions

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Q1: Can I operate my generator inside a shed away from my home?

CO = Carbon Monoxide A: No. Generators are intended to be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings, with the exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. If you misuse your generator by ope…

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Q2: Can I operate my generator inside my garage with the exhaust pointing outside?

A: No. Generators are intended to be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with the exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. If you misuse your generator by operating it in an enclos…

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Q3: Can I operate my generator on my covered porch with the windows and doors closed?

A: No. Generators are intended to be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with the exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. If you misuse your generator by operating it in an enclos…

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Q4: When the generator shuts off from CO, what should I do next?

A: When you approach the generator to investigate a shutoff, if you see a blinking red LED light in the CO Shield area, this means that the generator has been shut off due to an accumulating CO hazar…

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Q5: If I approach the generator that has been shut off, and there are no blinking lights, how do I determine what caused the shutoff?

A: Shutoff can occur for several reasons, including low oil, no fuel, or CO. To troubleshoot the cause of the shutoff, please review the following in order to eliminate low oil or no fuel as causes.…

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Q6: Why do I still have a CO shutoff if I properly placed my generator outdoors with the exhaust pointing away?

A: Move the generator to an open, outdoor area. Point the exhaust away from people and buildings. Move to fresh air and get medical help if you are feeling sick, dizzy, or weak. Make sure there are n…

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Q7: When the generator shuts off from CO, when can I try to restart it?

A: Move the generator to an open, outdoor area and point the exhaust away from people and buildings. Once relocated to a safe area, the generator can be restarted, and the proper electrical connectio…

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Q8: Does CO Shield monitor indoor CO levels?

A: No. CO Shield is not a substitute for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm. CO Shield will NOT detect in-home CO levels. To monitor indoor CO levels, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install b…

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Q9: Will CO Shield work when my generator is running on propane or natural gas?

A: Yes. Regardless of the fuel type used to run the generator, the engine will produce CO that will be monitored by CO Shield. See https://www.championpowerequipment.com/generator-safety/how-to-keep-…

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Q10: I use my Storm Shield tent to protect my generator from the rain. Will it cause shutoff due to elevated CO under the tent?

A: No. When properly installed, the Storm Shield tent will not cause your generator to shut off due to elevated levels of CO. See https://www.championpowerequipment.com/generator-safety/how-to-keep-y…

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Q11: Can I change the sensitivity or disconnect the CO Shield device if it keeps shutting off the generator?

A: No. If CO Shield is tampered with or disconnected, for safety reasons, the generator will not start. See https://www.championpowerequipment.com/generator-safety/how-to-keep-your-generator-safe/ fo…

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Q12: What can I do to test the CO shutoff feature and make sure it's working?

A: Y ou should never run your generator in an enclosed or unsafe location in an attempt to test CO Shield. If CO Shield experiences a fault and no longer provides protection, the generator will shut…

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Q13: How do I run my generator in the rain if I'm instructed to operate my generator outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with the exhaust pointed away from people and buildings?

A: With advance notice, you can place a protective Storm Shield Severe Weather Cover by GenTent® over your generator or inverter to prevent severe weather like rain or snow from affecting your unit w…

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Q14: Why does my generator’s wireless remote-start feature not work after a CO shutoff event?

A: This is to ensure safe operation of the generator if not located in a safe operating space. Move the generator to an open, outdoor area. Point the exhaust away from people and buildings. Make sure…

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