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GENERATOR
GROUNDING
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
You must properly earth-ground generator before
starting. This will help guard against deadly electric
shock. Only use grounded plugs with generator. Only
use grounded extension cords. Only use three-wire
or double-insulated power tools.
Grounding generator helps prevent electric shock from a ground fault condition.
Locate ground lug on end of generator housing (see Figure 12). Attach a #10
stranded-copper ground wire to ground lug. Drive grounding point into ground.
Grounding point can be a stake, grounding rod, or pipe. Grounding point should be
copper or brass. Attach ground wire to grounding point. You must supply the
ground wire and grounding point. They do not come with generator. Follow the
National Electrical Code and all state and local codes. Consult your power
company or a licensed electrician.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
For a grounding point, do not use metal pipe being
used to carry combustible materials or gases.
Alternator
Ground Lug
Ground Wire
Copper or Brass
Grounding Point
Figure 12 - Grounding Generator