If there are any problems operating the generator, please call the generator helpline at
Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors! NEVER use in the home, or in partly enclosed areas such as garages, even if doors and windows are open! ONLY use outdoors and far from open windows, doors, vents, and in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust.
The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can you cannot see or smell. This poisonous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death.
Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to correct generator operation. Do not alter the installation or permit even partial blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can seriously affect safe operation
of the generator. The generator MUST be operated outdoors.
This exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do nothing that might render the exhaust system unsafe or in noncompliance with any local codes and/or standards.
The manufacturer recommends installing a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm indoors, according to the manufacturers instructions.
The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is bonded to the AC neutral wire in the generator control panel via a jumper wire.
Operation
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction:
In some areas, generators are required to be registered with local utility companies.
If the generator is used at a construction site, there may be additional regulations which must be observed.
Connections for standby power to a building’s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power from utility power or other alternative power sources and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and external electrically conductive parts of this generator be properly connected to an approved earth ground.
Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the unit (Figure 6). For that purpose, connecting a No. 10 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug and to an
Proper grounding of the generator will help prevent electrical shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the generator or in connected electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate static electricity, which often builds up in ungrounded devices.
Figure 6 Generator Ground Location
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