PREMISES WIRING
The POWER-ARC 4000 three-wire, grounded neutral generator allows it to be connected to premises wiring. However, the wiring procedure needed to meet the National Electric Code (NEC) regulations as well as city ordinances and can be confusing. The connections could vary from a "commonly grounded" to a "separately derived" system depending on whether you want the unit to be "hard wired" or tem- porary to the premises.
WARNING
Only a licensed, certified, trained electrician should install the machine to a premises or resi- dential electrical system. Be certain that:
•The premises is isolated and no feed backing into the utility system can occur. Certain state and local laws require the premises to be isolat- ed before the generator is linked to the premis- es. Check your state and local requirements.
•A double pole, double throw transfer switch in conjunction with the properly rated double throw circuit breaker is connected between the generator power and the utility meter.
The POWER-ARC 4000 does not have a combined 120/240 volt twist-lock receptacle and cannot be connected to a premises as described in other Lincoln literature.
Remember that the POWER-ARC 4000 is intended only for backup, intermittent use power. Oil level must be checked after every 5 hours of use. The Briggs & Stratton engines used on the Power-Arc 4000 before August 1998 did not include a low oil shutdown option as standard equipment. It cannot withstand long-term use without proper maintenance. See the MAINTENANCE section of this manual and the engine owner’s manual for more information.
Certain electrical devices cannot be powered by the POWER-ARC 4000. Refer to Table A.2 for these devices.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The POWER-ARC 4000 has its own 20 amp circuit breakers for overload protection. When the machine is operated in high temperature environments, the breakers may tend to trip at lower loads than normal- ly.
CAUTION
Never bypass the circuit breakers. Without over- load protection, the power-arc 4000 could over- heat and/or cause damage to the equipment being used.
