Multiquip MQP30DZ, MQP20IZ, MQP40IZ, MQP45GM Ac Electrical Connections — Equipment Grounding

AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS — EQUIPMENT GROUNDING

Equipment Grounding

Equipment grounding is the bonding together and grounding of all noncurrent carrying (during normal operation) metallic conduit, equipment enclosures, generator frame, etc.

Equipment grounding provides a permanent, continuous, low-impedance electrical path back to the power source. Proper grounding practically eliminates "touch potential" hazards and facilitates clearing of protective devices during ground faults, the equipment grounding system is bonded to the AC system grounded circuit conductor (neutral) at a single point by a main bonding jumper at the source. See Figure 37 below.

Figure 37. Typical System & Equipment Grounding Connections at the Utility Service Equipment

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