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SECTION 11 – GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES
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The views in this section are intended to be representative of all engine-driven welder/generators. Your unit may differ from those shown.
11-1. Selecting Equipment
1 Generator Power Receptacles – Neutral
Bonded To Frame
2 3-Prong Plug From Case Grounded
Equipment
OR
3 2-Prong Plug From Double Insulated
Equipment
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Be sure equipment has double insu-
lated symbol and/or wording on it.
Do not use 2-prong plug unless
equipment is double insulated.
11-2. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
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GND/PE
1 2
2
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1 Equipment Grounding Terminal
2 Grounding Cable
Use #8 AWG or larger insulated copper wire.
3 Ground Device
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Use ground device as stated in electri-
cal codes.
Ground generator to system earth
ground if supplying power to a
premises (shop, farm) wiring
system.
Also see AWS Safety & Health Fact
Sheet No. 29, Grounding of Port-
able And Vehicle Mounted Welding
Generators.
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