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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/EXTENSION CORDS
Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart
Grounding Lug
Amperage
*Up to 20 amp draw
Up to 30 amp draw
Cord
Length
0 to 100 ft.
0 to 100 ft.
Wire Gauge
Size
12 ga.
10 ga.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTION
This generator should be grounded to help prevent accidental
electrical shock. Shown below is a picture of the grounding
lug supplied on your generator. Drive a 3/4" or 1" diameter
copper pipe or rod into the ground close to the generator set.
The pipe must penetrate moist earth. Using #10 gauge wire,
connect one end of the wire into the grounding lug. Connect
the other end of the wire to the copper pipe or rod using an
approved ground clamp.
Your generator is also equipped with a grounding strap. This
grounding strap bolts from the base of the gas engine directly
to the frame assembly of the generator for an extension cord.
INSTALLATION OF GENERATOR
*NOTE: When amperage exceeds 20 amp; a
12 gauge extension cord should not be used
for long distances.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance
from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that accepts the tools
plug should be used. A cord of adequate size must be used.
Using the following chart to determine the minimum wire size
required.
There are basically 2 ways to obtain electricity from a genera-
tor:
1.Use of extension cords directly from the generator to the
appliance, lights, tools, etc.
2.Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed directly to
the main electrical supply outside of house. (See installa-
tion of generator below).
An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. Repair or replace damaged extension
cords immediately.
Potential hazards exist when a portable electric generator is connected to the main electrical supply coming into the
house. It is at that point that the electrical generator could feed back into the utility company's system causing possible
electrocution of workers who are repairing the electrical lines.
To avoid back feeding of electricity into utility systems, a double-throw transfer switch must be installed between the
generator and utility power. The Double-Throw Transfer Switch should be installed by a licensed electrician and in
compliance with all state and local electrical codes.
The electrician could also install a sub-panel to isolate the circuits you would want to use during an emergency or
electrical power outage. Your generator might not be large enough to handle the load of all the lights, appliances, TV, etc.
at one time. To determine the load of each item you will use, refer to page 10.