System Ground; Connecting To A Building's Electrical System; Generatorlocation - Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual

System Ground
The generator has a system ground that connects the
generator frame components to the ground terminals on the
AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected to
the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator
frame).
Special Requirements
There may be Federalor State OccupationalSafety and
Health Administration (OSHA)regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
Pleaseconsult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency having jurisdiction:
• in some areas, generators are required to be registered
with local utility companies.
• If the generator is used at a construction site, there
may be additional regulations which must be observed.
Connecting to a Buiiding'sElectricalSystem
Connections for standby power to a buiiding's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician. The
connection must isolate the generator power from utility
power and must comply with all applicable laws and
electrical codes.
_, WARNING: Generatorproduces hazardous voltage.
"_,|i|_ Failureto isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeedof electrical energy.
• Whenusinggenerator f or backuppower,notifyutility company.
Useapproved transferequipment t o isolate generator f rom
electricutility.
• Usea groundfault circuit interrupter (GFCI) i n anydampor
highlyconductive area,suchas metaldecking or steelwork.
• DONOT touchbarewiresor receptacles.
• DONOT usegenerator w ith electrical c ordswhichareworn,
frayed,bareor otherwise damaged.
• DONOT operategenerator i n the rain or wet weather.
• DONOT handlegenerator o r electrical c ordswhilestandingin
water,whilebarefoot, o r whilehandsor feetare wet.
• DONOT allowunqualified persons or childrento operateor
servicegenerator.
GeneratorLocation
Clearances and Air Movement
A, WARNING: Exhaustheat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damagefuel tank
causing a fire.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearanceon all sides of generator
including overhead.
Placegenerator outdoors in an area that will not accumulate
deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place generator where exhaust
gas (A) could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into
a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept
away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined
area. Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into
consideration when positioning generator.
Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
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NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN iF doors
and windows are open,
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
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