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Howto Use YourGenerator
If you haveany problems operating your generator after
readingthe manual, please call the generator helpline at
1o800o222o3136.
System Ground
The generator has a system ground that connects the
generator frame components to the ground terminais on the
A6 output receptacies.The system ground is connected to
the AC neutral wire (the neutraI is bonded to the generator
frame).
Special Requirements
There may be Federalor StateOccupational Safety and
HealthAdministration (OSHA)reguIations, locat codes, or
ordinancesthat apply to the intended use of the generator.
PieaseconsuIt a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency having jurisdiction.
o In some areas,generators are required to be registered
with ioca) utiiity companies.
o If the generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
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Connecting to a Buiiding's Electrical System
6onnections for standby power to a buiiding's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician. The
connection must isoiate the generator power from utiiity
power, and must comply with ai) appiicab)elaws and
e)ectrica(codes.
WABN(NG
Generatorproduces hazardousvoltage.
Failureto isolate generator from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
dueto backfeedof electrical energy.
o Whenusinggeneratorfor backuppower notifyutilitycornpany.
Useapprovedtransferequiprnentto isolategeneratorfrorn
electricutility.
• Useagroundfaultcircuit interrupter(GFC))in anydampor
MgMyconductivearea,suchas metaldeckingor steelwork.
• DONOTtouchbarewiresor receptacles.
o DONOTusegeneratorwithelectricalcordswhichareworn,
frayed_bareor otherwisedamaged.
• DONOToperategeneratorinthe rainorwetweather.
• DONOThandlegeneratoror electricalcordswhilestandingin
water,wMlebarefoot,or whilehandsorfeetarewet.
• DONOTallowunqualifiedpersonsor childrento operateor
servicegenerator.
Generator Location
Generator Clearance
WABNING
_,_5 j Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
_structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
Keepat least5 ft. (1.5 rn)clearanceonall sidesof generator
includingoverhead.
Macegenerator outdoors in an areathat wiii not accumulate
deadly exhaust gas. DO NOTplace generator where exhaust
gas (A) could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a
potentiaiiy occupied buiiding. Ensure exhaust gas is kept
away from any windows, doors, ventiiation intakes, or other
openings that can aiiow exhaust gas to coiiect in a confined
area. Prevaiiing winds and air currents should be taken into
consideration when positioning generator.
Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU IN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a po(son you cannot see or smell,
A,
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN iF doors
and windows are open,
Onmyuse OUTS(DEand
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
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