Dec 17, 2020
Follow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation, says OPEI
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Alexandria, Va. - If your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. TheOutdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators this winter.
“Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at a reasonable cost,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “It’s important to follow all manufacturer’s instructions, and never place a generator in your garage or inside your home or building. It should be a safe distance from the structure and not near an air intake.”
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has released its December forecast, showing record growth across the industry despite an ongoing pandemic and downward market pressures, and predicting continued positive activity into 2021.
OPEI is an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, battery power systems, portable generators, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. We ve seen very real, significant positive market dynamics across many of the segments we track, said Kris Kiser. We ve seen very real, significant positive market dynamics across many of the segments we track, said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. While this year has been very challenging, the industry has stepped up to continue making and shipping necessary equipment, helping many Americans get outside and work in and reconnect with th
Here s how you can clear your sidewalks safely if you use a snow thrower. Author: Keith Schweigert (FOX43) Updated: 9:15 AM EST February 1, 2021
With most of Central Pennsylvania digging out of the snow this week, many people will be breaking out their snow throwers.
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, issued a reminder to home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using their snow throwers and other winter equipment.
“Weather is more unpredictable now than ever, so you want to be ready and prepared,” says OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser in a press release. “Now is also the best time to review your owner’s manual and operating procedures. You should know how to operate the controls and how to quickly shut off the snow thrower.”
(NAPSI) If your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business.
Just keep safety in mind when using generators, advises the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
“Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at a reasonable cost,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “It’s important to follow all manufacturer’s instructions, and never place a generator in your garage or inside your home or building. It should be a safe distance from the structure and not near an air intake.”