Operation
USmNG
THE
GENERATOR
System
Ground
The generator has a system ground that connects the
generator
frame
components
to the ground
terminals
on
the AC output
receptacles,The
system
ground
is connected
to the AC neutral
wire
(the neutral
is bonded
to the
generator
frame),
Special
Requirements
There
may be Federal or State Occupational
Safety and
Health Administration
(OSHA)
regulations,
local codes, or
ordinances
that apply to the intended
use of the generator.
Please consult
a qualified electrician,
electrical
inspector,
or
the local agency having jurisdiction.
, In some areas, generators
are required
to be registered
with local utility companies.
° If the generator
is used at a construction
site, there
may
be additional
regulations
which must be observed.
Connecting
to a Building's
Electrical
System
Connections
for
standby
power
to
a building's
electrical
system
must
be made
by a qualified
electrician.The
connection
must
isolate
the
generator
power
from
utility
power,
and
must
comply
with
all applicable
laws
and
electrical
codes.
WARNING
When
using generator
for backup power, notify utiJiqi
company, Use approved transfer
equipment
to isolate
generator
fl_om electric
utility
Use a ground fault circuit
interrupter
(GFCI) in any damp or
highly conductive
area, such as metal decking or steel work,
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles,
DO NOT use generator
with electrical
cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise
damage&
DO NOT operate generator
in the rain or wet weather:
DO NOT handle generator" or electrical
cords while standing
in water, while barefoot,
or" while hands or feet are w,et,
DO NOT allow unqualified
persons or" children
to operate or
service
generator.
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance
on all sides of generator
including
overhead.
Place
generator
in a well
ventilated
area,
which
will allow
for
removal
of deadly
exhaust
gas. DO
NOT
place
generator
where
exhaust
gas could
accumulate
and
enter
inside
or be drawn
into
a potentially
occupied
building.
Ensure
exhaust
gas is kept
away
from
any windows,
doors,
ventilation
intakes
or other
openings
that
can allow
exhaust
gas to collect
in a confined
area
(Figure
3). Prevailing
winds
and
air currents
should
be taken
into
consideration
when
)ositioning
generator.
WARNING
Operate
generator
ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust
gas from
entering
a confined
area through
windows,
doors,
ventilation
intakes
or other
openings.
DO NOT operate generator
inside any building or enclosure
(even if doors or windows
are open), including the generator
compartment
of a recreational
vehicle (RV),
Exhaust Port
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