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Generator Control

Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician to prevent back feed from the generator into utility lines, which can be dangerous. The generator's ground terminal should be connected properly, and appliances must be in good working order before use to avoid electrical shock. Users should adhere to the generator's power ratings and operational guidelines to ensure safety and longevity of the equipment.

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Generator Control

Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician to prevent back feed from the generator into utility lines, which can be dangerous. The generator's ground terminal should be connected properly, and appliances must be in good working order before use to avoid electrical shock. Users should adhere to the generator's power ratings and operational guidelines to ensure safety and longevity of the equipment.

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GENERATOR

Connections to Building Electrical System

Connections for standby power to a building electrical system must be made by a qualified
electrician. The

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connection must isolate the generator power from utility power, and must comply with all
applicable laws and

electrical codes. A transfer switch, which isolates generator power from utility power, is available
through

authorized generator dealer.

WARNING

Improper connections to a building electrical system can allow electrical current from the
generator to back feed

into the utility lines. Such back feed may electrocute utility company workers or others who
contact the lines

during a power outage, and the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires when utility power
is restored.

Consult the utility company or a qualified electrician.

Ground Terminal

The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the generator, the metal non-current
carrying

parts of the generator, and ground terminals of each receptacle.

Before using the ground terminal, consult a qualified electrical inspector or local agency having
jurisdiction for

local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.

USE

AC Applications

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GENERATOR

Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator:


· Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty appliances or power cords can create a
potential for electrical

shock.

·If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly, turn it off
immediately.

Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if the rated
load capacity of

the generator has been exceeded.

·Make sure that the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed that of the
generator. Never exceed

the maximum power rating of the generator. Power levels between rated and maximum may be
used for no more

than 30 minutes.

NOTICE

Substantial overloading will open the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit for maximum
power operation or

slightly overloading the generator may not switch the circuit breaker OFF, but will shorten the
service life of the

generator.

USE

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GENERATOR

AC OPERATION

1. Start the engine (see page 16).

2. Switch ON the AC circuit breaker.

3. Plug in the appliance .

NOTICE

·Be sure that all appliances are in good working order before connecting them to the generator.
If an appliance

begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn off the engine switch
immediately.

Then disconnect the appliance and examine it for signs of malfunction.


·Most motorized appliances require more that rated wattage for startup. Do not exceed the
current limit specified

for any one receptacle. If an overloaded circuit causes the AC circuit breaker to switch OFF,
reduce the electrical

load on the circuit, wait a few minutes and then reset the circuit breaker.

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