Operation; How To Use Your Generator; System Ground; Connecting To A Building's Electrical System - Craftsman 580.325610 Operator's Manual

HOWTO USEYOUR GENERATOR
If you haveany problems operating your generator after
reading the manual, please call the generator helpiine at
1o800o222o3136.
System Ground
The generator has a system ground that connects the
generator frame components to the ground terminals on the
AC output receptacbs. The system ground is connected to
the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator
frame),
Special Requirements
There may be Federator State Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that appiy to the intended use of the generator.
Pieaseconsult a quaiifbd eiectrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency having jurisdiction.
, In some areas, generators are required to be registered
with iocai utiiity companies.
o If the generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
Cennecting te a Building's Electrical System
Connections for standby power to a buiiding's electrical
system must be made by a quaiified electrician. The
connection must isoiate the generator power from utiiity
power, and must comply with alI appficabb laws and
electrbaI codes.
WARNING
3enerator produces hazardous voltage.
_¢ aiiure to isoiate generator from power utiiity can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeed of electricai energy.
• Wher_using generator for backup power, notify utility company
Use approvedtralssfer equipment to isolate generator frorn
electric utility
• Use a ground fault circuit interrLipter(GFCI)in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles
o DO NOTuse generator with ebetrical cords which are worn,
frayed bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather
• DO NOThandle generator or ebctrica! cords while standing in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet
• DO NOTallow Lmqualifiedpersons or children to operate or
service generator.
Generater Lecatien
Generater Clearance
WARNING
_,_5 Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
Keepat least5 ft. (1.5 rn)clearance on all sidesof generator
includingoverhead.
Mace generator outdoors in an area ttsat wiii not accumuiate
deadiy exhaust gas. DO NOTpiace generator where exhaust
gas (A) couid accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a
potentialiy occupied buiiding. Ensure exhaust gas is kept
away from any windows, doors, ventiiation intakes, or other
openings that can ailow exhaust gas to coiiect in a confined
area. Prevaiiing winds and air currents shouid be taken into
consideration when positioning generator.
Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU mN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smell,
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
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