I. Electrical Connection
I.1 DANGER! Prior to proceeding with any electrical connections, installers
must read and understand the entire "I. Electrical Connection" section of this Guide.
Wiring incorrectly run, connected, or damaged may create an electrical arc, shock or
fire and could result in death or extreme bodily injury to the installer or operator.
I.2 The electrical, fuel and exhaust connections to the Generator may be made at
any time, in any order, but all must be completed PRIOR to connecting the negative
(-) DC power on the battery.
I.3 Prior to installing or making any wiring connections verify DC negative (-)
battery cable is disconnected
I.4 DANGER! Generator Voltage: ELECTRICAL ARC, SHOCK and FIRE
HAZARD
Prior to performing any work on the Generator:
• Identify and designate all electrical connections as either energized or non-energized
to all service team members.
• Verification of energized or non-energized connection(s) or surfaces must be
constantly monitored by a qualified technician throughout the Generator installation
• Test equipment shall be used to ensure that electrical parts and circuit elements have
been de-energized prior to performance of any and all Generator installation
segments
• Testing instruments and equipment shall be visually inspected for external defects or
damage before being used to determine de-energization (29 CFR 1910.334(c)(2))
I.5 DANGER! Generator Voltage: ELECTRICL ARC, SHOCK and FIRE
HAZARD
Prior to working on live or potentially live electrical equipment:
• Disconnect shore power to RV
• Disconnect negative (-) terminal at battery(ies)
• Remove any metal or conductive apparel. Articles of jewelry and clothing such as
metal: watch bands, bracelets, rings, keychains, necklaces, ear or other metal
piercings, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, or metal headgear shall
not be worn. (29 CFR 1910.333(c)(8))
• NPS recommends working on dry non-conductive material
• Ensure clothes, hands and hair are dry
• Condition specific PPE, including safety glasses, must be worn to protect eyes and
face from electric arcs, flashes or from flying objects resulting from an electrical
explosion
• Use only tools with non-conductive and/or non-combustible covered handles
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