Grounding The Generator; Using Generator For Back-Up Power - Honeywell HW5600C Owner's Manual

Grounding the Generator

Grounding the Generator
WARNING
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances.
• Before using generator, consult a licensed electrician,
electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction
for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended
use of generator.
The National Electric Code (NEC) and the Canadian Elec-
trical Code (CE Code) require the generator to be con-
nected to an earth ground. Before using the generator,
connect a copper wire (minimum 10 AWG) from the
ground terminal (see Figure 14) to an earth ground. Con-
sult a licensed electrician for proper grounding methods.
FIGURE 14: Ground Terminal
NOTE:
The generator has a floating neutral which means the
ground terminal on the generator is not connected to AC
neutral wire in the generator. If using a receptacle tester, it
will not show the same ground circuit condition as for a
home receptacle.
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Canadian Cen-
tre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) regula-
tions, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended
use of generator. Consult a licensed electrician, electrical
inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction.
• In some areas, generators are required to be regis-
tered with local utility companies.
•
If generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
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Using Generator for Back-up Power

DANGER
Before connecting to a building's electrical system, consult
your local utility company and/or a licensed electrician.
Improper connections to a building's electrical system can
be deadly.
Electrical current from generator can feedback into
utility lines. Such feedback may electrocute utility
company workers or others who contact utility lines
during a power outage.
Electrical current can feedback into generator. When
utility power is restored, generator may explode,
burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system.
The NEC requires any generator connected to a building's
electrical wiring utilize a transfer switch installed by a
licensed electrician.
What is a transfer switch?
A transfer switch is a device that allows switching
from utility power to emergency generator power.
The transfer switch is either a manual switch, an
automatic switch, or a combination of manual and
automatic. During a power outage, the transfer
switch isolates generator-powered circuits from the
utility line, allowing for safe and efficient operation of
the generator without backfeeding into utility power.
HW5600C Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual