North Star M165939J owner manual Grounding the generator

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Installation / Initial Set-Up

6. Grounding the generator

Always ensure the generator is properly grounded to prevent electrical shock.

You must always ground the generator by the following method when using the generator as a portable electrical source:

1)Drive a ¾” or 1” copper pipe or rod into the ground close to the generator. The pipe/rod must penetrate moist earth – the depth required will be dictated by local soil conditions. Consult with an electrician.

2)Connect an approved ground clamp to the pipe.

3)Run a 10 gauge wire from the clamp to the generator grounding post located on the rear of the generator head.

4)Do not connect the generator grounding post to a water pipe or a ground used by a radio system.

10 Ga. wire

Copper

Pipe/Rod

Grounding	Ground
Post

If a licensed electrician installs the generator with a connection to your building’s electrical circuit for use as a back-up power system, grounding may alternatively be completed through the building’s grounding system. Ask your electrician. If the generator is not grounded through your building’s electrical system, follow the procedure above.

WARNING:

Operating the generator when it is not properly grounded can result in electrical shock.

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Contents M165939J Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorRead this Manual About Your Generator cont’dSpecifications Item #165939J SpecificationsPart numbers Description Safety Label Locations Item #165939JDescription Machine Component Identification Item #165939JReference Guide Reference 13 120V, 20A, Duplex Example conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementTotal 6275W Power Load Planning & Management cont’dInstallation / Initial Set-Up Planning the Power LoadUnpacking & Delivery Inspection Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG if needed Installation / Initial Set-Up Set-up either as a Building BACK-UP or Portable Power Source Generator Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length Select a Suitable Site Structure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation Operation General safety rules for operationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Manual Preparing for OperationOperation cont’d Natural Gas Start LPG/NG supply If usingOperation cont’d Starting the Engine Using LP/NG To start engine using LP or Natural GasTo start engine using gasoline Checking Generator Output Connecting Loads Switching Fuels during operation Stop the engine using the following stepsStopping Storage & Exercise When you are finished using the generator, you mustOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSummary of Importation Information for Operation Battery SafetySummary of Importation Information for Operation cont’d Installation / Initial Set-up Safety\Gasoline Safety Know how to operatePropane & Natural Gas Safety Personal protective equipmentSafety During Use Safety After use Generator Exploded View Rev J Fig # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev J Diag # Description Qty Diag # Description Qty Fuel Delivery System Rev JRef # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev J