OPERATION
Ground Fault Protection
The duplex receptacles are equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection.This device meets applicable federal, state and local codes.The generator’s locking receptacle is not protected by a GFCI.
The GFCI protects against electrical shock that may be caused if your body becomes a path which electricity travels to reach the ground.This could happen if you touch a “Live” appliance or wire, or are touching plumbing or other materials that connect to the ground.
WARNING
Generator produces powerful voltage.
•The GFCI will not protect you against the following situations:
•The fuse or circuit breaker at the control panel must provide such protection.
When protected by a GFCI, one may still feel a shock, but the GFCI should cut current off quickly enough so that a person in normal health should not suffer any serious electrical injury.
Testing the GFCI
Test your GFCI outlet prior to each use, as follows:
CAUTION
The “Reset” button does not pop out or the test lamp remains lit when the “Reset” button is popped out.
•DO NOT use any outlets on the circuit.
•Call or take your generator to a local service center.
•Push the black “Test” button.The red “Reset” button should pop out, which should allow no power to reach the outlet. Use a test lamp in each outlet to test this.
•If the GFCI tests good, restore power by pressing the
“Reset” button firmly until it is fully in place and locks in that position. If the GFCI outlet does not reset properly, do not use the outlet. Call or take your generator to a local service center.
•If the GFCI trips by itself at any time, reset and test the outlet. If the reset button does not pop out when the test button is pressed, do not use the outlet. Call or take your generator to a local service center.
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