Grounding the Generator
Step 3: Install Handle Assembly
To install handle assembly, you will need:
Handle Brackets (2)
Handle Bars (2)
Rubber Handle Grips (2)
40 mm Washer Style Hex Bolts (6)
10 mm flange serrated nuts (6)
Socket wrench with 8mm socket*
*Not included
1.Hold handle bracket over
FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Frame
2.Attach bracket to frame using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten until securely seated.
3.Slide handle bar through center of each bracket and line up bolt holes.
Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if desired.
Hands and fingers can be pinched from collapsible handles.
•Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when col- lapsing generator handles.
•To collapse handles, push firmly down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame.
•To return handles to horizontal position, pull up on handle.
Grounding the Generator
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances.
•Before using generator, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of generator.
Before using generator, a ground wire must be connected to the ground terminal (Figure 11).
FIGURE 10: Insert Handle Bar to Bracket
4.Attach handle to each bracket using 40 mm washer style hex bolt and 10 mm flange serrated nut; tighten until securely seated.
iNOTE:
Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and nuts. If handle seems to hang down, tighten bolts and nuts further.
5.Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and push to achieve snug fit.
FIGURE 11: Ground Terminal
iNOTE:
The system ground is not connected to AC neutral wire. If using a receptacle tester, it will not show same ground circuit condition as for a home receptacle.
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of generator. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction.
•In some areas, generators are required to be regis- tered with local utility companies.
•If generator is used at a construction site, there may be additional regulations which must be observed.
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