Section 3 Operation; Operation And Use Questions; Before Starting Engine; Prepare Generator For Use - Generac Portable Products iQ2000 Owner's Manual

Section 3 Operation

Operation and Use Questions

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concerns about equipment operation and
maintenance.

Before Starting Engine

1. Verify engine oil level is correct.
2. Verify fuel level is correct.
3. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with
proper clearance and is in a well ventilated
area.

Prepare Generator for Use

Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do
not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it
unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or
standards. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of fire. Do not use generator without
spark arrestor installed. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
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CAUTION
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Grounding the Generator When
Used as a Portable
The generator is equipped with a terminal for
the connection of a grounding electrode sys-
tem. Article 250.34 (A) does not require the
frame of the generator to be connected to a
grounding electrode system when the genera-
tor only supplies power to cord and plug con-
nected equipment through the receptacles on
the generator.
When the generator supplies power to a 3-
pole manual transfer switch or distribution
panel boards for temporary power, a ground-
ing electrode system shall be installed and
connected to the grounding electrode terminal
on the generator. See NEC 250.30, 250.34
and 250.52 for clarification.
See Figure 3-1.
• Neutral Bonded to Frame
Figure 3-1. Grounding the Generator

Know Generator Limits

Overloading a generator can result in damage
to the generator and connected electrical
devices. Observe the following to prevent
overload:
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical
devices to be connected at one time. This
total should NOT be greater than the gener-
ator's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken
from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools,
appliances, and motors can be found on a
data label or decal affixed to the device.
• If the appliance, tool, or motor does not
give wattage, multiply volts times ampere
rating to determine watts (volts x amps =
watts).
• Some electric motors, such as induction
types, require about three times more watts
of power for starting than for running. This
surge of power lasts only a few seconds
when starting such motors. Make sure to
allow for high starting wattage when select-
ing electrical devices to connect to the gen-
erator:
1. Figure the watts needed to start the largest
motor.
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