Honeywell HW1000i - Portable Inverter Generator User Manual

Grounding the Generator
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Grounding the Generator
Grounding the Generator
NOTE:
The generator is neutral floating which means the ground
terminal on the generator is not connected to the AC neu-
tral wire in the generator. If using a receptacle tester, it will
not show the same ground circuit condition as for a home
receptacle.
Generator Grounding
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.
Consult a licensed 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.
Using Generator for Back-up Power
Generators produce powerful voltage that can cause
death or great physical harm.
• Before using generator, consult a licensed electrician,
electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction
for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended
use of generator.
FIGURE 5: Ground Terminal (HW2000i Model Illustrated)
Intended Use
Connection to
Grounding Electrode
Equipment connected to
generator receptacles by a
cord and plug
Not Required
All other uses
(such as direct connection
to a building’s electrical
system)
May Be Required;
Consult a
Licensed Electrician
Source: National Electrical Code 2008, Section 250.34
WARNING
2100 MAXIMUM WATTS
2000 RATED WATTS
NEUTRAL FLOATING
NEUTRE FLOTTANT
Improper connections of the generator to a building’s electri-
cal system can be deadly.
Electrical current from generator can feedback into
utility lines. Such feedback may electrocute utility
company workers or others who contact utility lines
during a power outage.
Electrical current can feedback into generator. When
utility power is restored, generator may explode,
burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system.
• Before connecting to a building’s electrical system, con-
sult a licensed electrician, electrical inspector, or local
agency having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances
that apply to the intended use of generator.
DANGER

Honeywell HW1000i - Portable Inverter Generator Specifications

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Brand	Honeywell
Model	HW1000i - Portable Inverter Generator
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English