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GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS/EXTENSION
CORDS
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTION
This generator should be grounded to help prevent accidental
electrical shock. Shown below is a picture of the grounding lug
supplied on your generator. Drive a 3/4" or 1" diameter copper
pipe or rod into the ground close to the generator set. The pipe
must penetrate moist earth. Using #10 gauge wire, connect
one end of the wire into the grounding lug. Connect the other
end of the wire to the copper pipe or rod using an approved
ground clamp.
Your generator is also equipped with a grounding strap. This
grounding strap bolts from the base of the gas engine directly
to the frame assembly of the generator.
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Grounding Lug
Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart
Cord
Wire Gauge
Length
Size
Amperage
0 to 1O0ft.
12 ga.
*Up to 20 amp draw
0 to 1O0ft.
10 ga.
Up to 30 amp draw
EXTENSION
CORDS
When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance
from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that accepts the tool's
plug should be used. A cord of adequate size must be used.
Using the following chart to determine the minimum wire size
required.
There are basically 2 ways to obtain electricity from a genera-
tor:
1 .Use of extension cords directly from the generator to the
appliance, lights, tools, etc.
2. Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed directly to
the main electrical supply outside of house. (See installa-
tion of generator below).
*NOTE: When amperage exceeds 20 amp; a
12 gauge extension cord should not be used
for long distances.
An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. Repair or replace damaged extension
cords immediately.
INSTALLATION
OF GENERATOR
Potential hazards exist when a portable electric generator is connected to the main electrical supply coming into the house.
It is at that point that the electrical generator could feed back into the utility company's system causing possible electrocu-
tion of workers who are repairing the electrical lines.
To avoid back feeding of electricity into utility systems, a double-throw transfer switch must be installed between the
generator and utility power. The Double-Throw Transfer Switch should be installed by a licensed electrician and in compli-
ance with all state and local electrical codes. (When installing
a Double-Throw
Transfer
Switch, a minimum
of 10
gauge wiring must be used.)
The electrician could also install a sub-panel to isolate the circuits you would want to use during an emergency or electrical
power outage. You r generator might not be large enough to handle the load of all the lights, appliances, TV, etc. at one time.
To select which items to run during the electrical power outage, use chart on page 10.
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