Campbell Hausfeld GN0950, GN0800 warranty Pre-Operation, Grounding, Starting

13. Never operate the generator with damaged, broken or missing parts, or with any guarding components removed.

Shut off the

! DANGER generator engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any service or maintenance to the unit.

14. Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Use precautions to prevent fuel spillage during refills. Be sure the fuel tank cap is securely in place before starting the engine. Allow engine to cool for at least two minutes before refueling.

Operating Instructions

General Safety

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12.Be sure that all tools and appliances are in good repair and are properly grounded. Use devices that have three prong power cords. If an extension cord is used, be sure that it has three prongs for proper grounding.

Do not operate this

! WARNING generator on wet surfaces or in the rain.

NEVER OPERATE YOUR		ALWAYS OPERATE YOUR
GENERATOR UNDER THESE		GENERATOR UNDER THESE
CONDITIONS:		CONDITIONS:
1.	Rain or inclement weather	1.	Read and understand these
2.	Excessive vibration		instructions
		2. Clear of all persons
3.	Sparking
		3.	Properly grounded (generator)
4.	Engine misfire
		4.	Properly grounded (tools,
5.	Electric output loss
			appliances, etc.)
6.	Changing or fluctuating engine
		5.	Flat level surfaces
	speed
		6.	Well ventilated areas
7.	Overheating in connected
	equipment
8.	Damaged receptacles
9.	Damaged, broken or missing
	parts
10. Guarding components removed

	A Ground Fault
! WARNING
	Circuit Interrupter

may not be effective if used on a generator that is not grounded!

of regulations or procedures, obtain assistance from a qualified (licensed or certified) electrical technician.

15.Be sure to store gasoline in clean containers that do not contain water, dirt or rust because this will cause the engine to shut down.

Operation

PRE-OPERATION

1.Check fuel every time you start your generator. Always use clean fuel – see #15 above. Use

a 50:1 mix of gas and oil (2.6 ounces of oil to one gallon of gasoline). It is best to use 89 octane gasoline and a certified 2-cycle oil.

2.Use of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is strongly recommended. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters can significantly reduce the possibility of injury if an electrical short occurs.

3.When installing a GFCI, be sure to follow all national and local regulations, or call a licensed or certified electrical technician.

GROUNDING

1.Use the ground terminal on the generator frame to connect the unit to a suitable ground

source. Securely fasten the end terminal of the ground wire to the ground terminal on the generator frame.

2.The ground wire should be made of #8 gauge wire. Do not use wire with a higher gauge number. Higher gauge numbers indicate thinner wire, which may not provide an adequate ground path.

3.The other end of the ground wire must be securely fastened to an approved ground source.

The following are ground sources approved by the National Electric Code. Other ground sources may be acceptable. Refer to the National Electric Code and local regulations for further ground source information. If not sure

a. An underground water pipe at least ten feet in length.

b. A non-corrosive underground pipe at least eight feet in length and 3/4 inch diameter.

c.A steel or iron underground rod at least eight feet in length and 5/8 inch diameter.

d.A non-ferrous rod at least eight feet in length, 1/2 inch in diameter, and approved for grounding purposes.

Any rod or pipe used for grounding must be driven to eight feet deep or buried in the deepest possible trench.

STARTING

1.Check fuel – Use a 50:1 mix of gas and oil (2.6 ounces of oil to one

gallon of gasoline).

2.Remove all electrical loads from the generator.

3.Set the fuel switch to the open (vertical) position – pointing down.

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