GENERATOR USE
Connections
to
a
Building's
Electrical
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Connections for standby power
to
a building's electrical system must be made
by
a qualified electrician. The connection must isolate the
generator power from
utility power, and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
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Improper
connections
to
a
building's
electrical
system
can
allow
electrical
current
from
the
generator
to
backteeci
into
the
lltility
lines.
Such
bacldeed may
electrocute
utility
company
'Jll"r~(ers
or
othern
who
contact
the
lines
during
a
power
ou!age.
Consult
lhe
utility
company
or
a
qualified
electrician.
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Improper
connections
to
a
bliilding's
electrical
sys~em
can
allow
electrical curren1
Imm
the
utility
company
io
bacldeeci
into
the
generator. When
utility
power
is
restored,
the
generator
may
explode,
bum,
or
cause
!ires
in
the
building's
electrical system.
In
some areas, generators are required by law to be registered with local utility companies. Check local regulations for proper registration and
use procedures.
Generator
Ground
Circuits
Portable generators have a system ground that connects the generator frame components
to
the ground terminals
in
the
AC
ouiput receptacles.
The system ground
is
not connected to the
AC
neutral wire.
Local regulations, codes or laws may require that the ground system be connected to the
AC
neutral wire. If the generator
is
tested
by
a
receptacle tester,
it
will not show the same ground circuit condition
as
for a home receptacle.
II
local regulations, codes, or laws require the system ground to be connected
to
the
AC
neutral wire, consult a qualified electrical or electrical
inspector.Provide him with the electrical wiring diagram
in
this manual.
The ground terminal can
be
used
to
earth the generator or bond the rrame of the generator
to
the frame of a vehicle, but only
if it
is
required by
local law or electrical code. Before using the ground terminal consult a qualified electrican or electrical inspector for regulations
in
your area.
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