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4. GENERATOR USE
1) Connections to a Building's Electrical System
1) Connections to a Building's Electrical System
Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must be made by a qualified
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
electrician. the connection must isolate the generator power from utility power and must comply
with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Improper connections to a building's electrical system, can allow electrical current from the
Improper connections to a building's electrical system, can allow electrical current from the
generator to feedback into the utility lines, Such feedback may electrocute utility company workers
generator to feedback into the utility lines, Such feedback may electrocute utility company workers
or others who contact the lines during a power outage. Consult the utility company or a qualified
or others who contact the lines during a power outage. Consult the utility company or a qualified
electrician.
electrician.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
Improper connections to a building's electrical system can allow electrical current from the utility
Improper connections to a building's electrical system can allow electrical current from the utility
company to feedback into the generator. When utility power is restored, the generator may explode,
company to feedback into the generator. When utility power is restored, the generator may explode,
burn, or cause fires In the building's electrical system.
burn, or cause fires In the building's electrical system.
2) Ground System
2) Ground System
To prevent electrical shock from foully appliances, the generator should
To prevent electrical shock from foully appliances, the generator should
be grounded. Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground terminal
be grounded. Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground terminal
and the ground source. The generators have a system ground that
and the ground source. The generators have a system ground that
connects generator frame components to the ground terminals, in the
connects generator frame components to the ground terminals, in the
AC output receptacles. The system ground is not connected to the AC
AC output receptacles. The system ground is not connected to the AC
neutral wire. If the generates is tested by a receptacle tester. it will not
neutral wire. If the generates is tested by a receptacle tester. it will not
show the same ground circuit condition as tor a home receptacle.
show the same ground circuit condition as tor a home receptacle.
Special Requirements
Special Requirements
there may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations,
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
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.
electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction.
- In some areas, generators are required to be registered with local utility companies.
- 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
- If the generator is used at a construction site, there may be additional regulations which must be
observed
observed
3) AC Applications
3) AC Applications
Before connecting an appliance or power to the generator:
Before connecting an appliance or power to the generator:
- Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty appliances or power cords can create a potential
- Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty appliances or power cords can create a potential
for electrical shock.
for electrical shock.
- If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly. turn it off
- If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly. turn it off
immediately. Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if
immediately. Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if
the rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
the rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
- Make sure that the electrical, rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed that of the generator.
- Make sure that the electrical, rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed that of the generator.
Never exceed the maximum power rating of the generator. Power levels between rated and
Never exceed the maximum power rating of the generator. Power levels between rated and
maximum may be used for no more than 30 minutes.
maximum may be used for no more than 30 minutes.
NOTICE!
NOTICE!
Substantial overloading will switch off the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit for maximum
Substantial overloading will switch off the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit for maximum
power operation or slightly overloading the generator may not switch the- circuit breaker OFF. but
power operation or slightly overloading the generator may not switch the- circuit breaker OFF. but
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