INSTALLATION
BEFORE OPERATION
warning:
To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage, registered electrician or an authorized service representative should perform installation and all service. Under no circumstances should an unqualified person attempt to wire into a utility circuit.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the residence electrical system is required.
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
The National Electric Code requires that this product be properly connected to an appropriate earth ground to help pre- vent electric shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been provided for this purpose. Connecting a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG min.) copper wire between the generator Ground Terminal and a copper rod driven into the ground should provide a suitable ground connection. However, consult with a local electrician to insure that local codes are being adhered to.
Before temporary connection of the generator to the resi- dence electrical system, turn off the main service/disconnect.
If your generator is to be used as a
Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the building’s electrical circuits may be safely switched between utility power and the generator’s output, thereby preventing backfeed into the power utility’s electrical system.
warning:
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the residence electrical system is required. Before temporary connection of a generator to the residence electrical system turn off the main switch. Before making permanent connections a double throw transfer switch To avoid electrocution or property damage, only a trained electrician should connect generator to residence electrical system. California law requires isolation of the residence electrical system before connecting a generator to residence electrical systems. Temporary connection not recommended due to backfeeding.
Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to the installation of any item that concerns this product.
GROUND TERMINAL LOCATION:
ground lug
warning:
Do not use a pipe as the ground source.