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USING THE GENERATOR
System Ground
The generator has a system ground :hat connects the
generator frame components _o the ground terminals on
the AC output recep_cles.The system ground is connected
_o the AC neutral wire (see "EquTpment DescrTpdon",
earlier in thTs manual).
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or $_te OccupatTonal Safety and
Health AdmTnTstratTon(OSHA) regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply _o the in_ended use of the generator.
Pleaseconsult a qualifTedelectrician, electrical inspector, or
the local zgency having jurisdiction.
• In some areas, generators are required to be registered
with local utili_/companies.
• It'the generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
Connecting to a Building's Electrical
System
Connections for s_ndby power to a building's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician.The
connection must isolate the generator power from u_ility
power, and must comply with all applicable laws and
electrical codes.
DANGER
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How to Use the Battery Charger
Use bakery float charger iack to I_s_ep:he sr_r_ing battery
charged and ready for use. B_t_ery charging should be done
in a dry Ioc_ion, such as inside a g_rage.
• Plugthe charger into the unit's"Battery Float Charger"
jack, which is located on the s_rter switch (Figure 3).
Plug ba:tery charger into a 120VoltAC wall recep_cle.
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• Unplug :he charger from :he unit and the wall ouder when
generator is being s_r_ed and while it is in operation.
• Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in
use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float
ecIualizer and will not overcharge the b_tery, even when
plugged in for an ex_ended period of time.
IN PORTANT: See "B_ery Maintenance" on pzge 14 for
additional information.
OPERATING THE
G EN ERATO R
IN PORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger
before star_ing :he generator.
CAUTION
S_ [DOnt _erlo_.d GCner_t:or_on pa_¢ 3;
"S_ _ne_t:or _.nd!et__ngin_ s_bi!!ze_before €onn_ct:ing
electrical Ic_dSi
, C0nn_c__l_¢tr!cal !0ads !n OFF p0sitJon,rhen turn ON for`
, Turn oJf:ccr(_.lloadsOFF andd(sconn_¢cfrom generator