Homelite HG3500 series User Manual

9
INSTALLATION
BEFORE OPERATION
WARNING:
To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage,
registered electrician or an authorized service representative
should perform installation and all service. Under no
circumstances should an unqualified person attempt to wire
into a utility circuit.
WARNING:
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required. Before temporary
connection of a generator to the residence electrical system
turn off the main switch. Before making permanent connections
a double throw transfer switch To avoid electrocution or
property damage, only a trained electrician should connect
generator to residence electrical system. California law requires
isolation of the residence electrical system before connecting
a generator to residence electrical systems. Temporary
connection not recommended due to backfeeding.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required.
Before temporary connection of the generator to the resi-
dence electrical system, turn off the main service/disconnect.
If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source
in case of utility power failure, it should be installed by a reg-
istered electrician and in compliance with all applicable local
electrical codes.
Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be
installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the building’s
electrical circuits may be safely switched between utility power
and the generator’s output, thereby preventing backfeed into
the power utility’s electrical system.
Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to
the installation of any item that concerns this product.
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
The National Electric Code requires that this product be
properly connected to an appropriate earth ground to help pre-
vent electric shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame
of the generator has been provided for this purpose. Connecting
a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG min.) copper wire between
the generator Ground Terminal and a copper rod driven into the
ground should provide a suitable ground connection. However,
consult with a local electrician to insure that local codes are
being adhered to.
GROUND TERMINAL LOCATION:
ground lug
WARNING:
Do not use a pipe as the ground source.

Homelite HG3500 series Specifications

General

Brand	Homelite
Model	HG3500 series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English