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Step 3 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut on the front control panel against a grounding wire (Fig.
3). A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This
grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a copper, brass, or steel-grounding rod that is driven into
the earth. Wire and grounding rod are not included in generator contents. Grounding codes can vary by location.
Contact a local electrician for area codes.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground the generator increases the chances of electric
shock.
SUBSEQUENT STARTING OF THE GENERATOR
USING THE GENERATOR
Before connecting electrical devices, allow the generator to run for a few minutes to stabilize the speed and voltage
output.
CAUTION: Become familiar with the markings on the panel before connecting electrical devices.
Connect electrical devices running on AC current according to their wattage requirements. The chart in Figure 5
shows the rated and surge wattage of the generator.
The rated (running) wattage is the wattage the generator can produce on a continuous basis.
The surge wattage is the maximum amount of power the generator can produce for an extremely short period of
time (seconds). Many electrical devices such as refrigerators require short bursts of extra power in addition to the
rated wattage listed by the device to start their motors. The surge wattage ability of the generator covers this extra
power requirement.
Item Rated (Running) Wattage Surge Wattage
56125i 1000 1250
Fig. 5 - Generator Wattage
The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to the generator should not exceed the
rated wattage of the generator itself. To calculate the total wattage requirement of the electrical devices you plan
to connect, find the rated (or running) wattage of each device. This number should be listed somewhere on the
device or in its instruction manual. If this wattage cannot be found, calculate it by multiplying the Voltage require-
ment by the Amperage drawn:
Watts = Volts x Amperes
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