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3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery
cable (G) over screw.
4. Reattachscrew to negative batteryterminal and tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are
tight and secure.
NOTE:Charge prior to use following the instructions in the
section Battery Float Charger.
SystemGround
The generator hasa system ground that connects the
generator frame components to the ground terminals on the
AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected to
the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator
frame).
Special Requirements
There may be Federalor State OccupationalSafety and
Health Administration (OSHA)regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
Pleaseconsult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency havingjurisdiction:
• In some areas,generators are requiredto be registered
with local utility companies.
• If the generator is used at a construction site, there
may be additional regulations which must be observed.
Connecting to a Building'sElectricalSystem
Connectionsfor standby powerto a building's electrical
system must be made bya qualified electrician. The
connection must isolate the generator power from utility
power or other alternative power sources and must comply
with all applicablelaws and electrical codes.
_i, WARNING Generator produces hazardousvoltage.
"),llh Failureto isolate generatorfrom power utility can
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result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeedof electrical energy.
• Whenusinggeneratorfor backuppower,notifyutilitycompany.
Useapprovedtransferequipmentto isolategeneratorfrom
electricutility.
• Useagroundfaultcircuit interrupter(GFCI)in anydampor
highlyconductivearea,suchasmetaldeckingor steelwork.
• DONOTtouchbarewiresor receptacles.
• DONOTusegeneratorwithelectricalcordswhichareworn,
frayed,bareor otherwisedamaged.
• DONOToperategeneratorintherainorwetweather.
• DONOThandlegeneratoror electricalcordswhilestandingin
water,whilebarefoot,or whilehandsorfeetarewet.
• DONOTallowunqualifiedpersonsor childrento operateor
servicegenerator.
GeneratorLocation
Clearancesand Air Movement
_i, WARNING Exhaustheat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire.
• Keep at least5 ft. (152 cm) clearanceon all sides of generator
including overhead.
Placegenerator outdoors in an areathat will not accumulate
deadly exhaust gas. DONOTplace generator where exhaust
gas (A) could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a
potentially occupied building. Ensureexhaust gas is kept
awayfrom any windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings that can allow exhaust gasto collect in a confined
area. Prevailingwinds and air currents should betaken into
consideration when positioning generator.
Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smeJJ,
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NEVER use insidea home
or garage, EVENiF doors
and windowsare open,
OnJy use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
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