CONNeCTiNg THe gROuNd
The nut and ground terminal on the generator should always
be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground. The
ground cable should be #8 size wire minimum.
At the generator, connect the terminal of the ground cable
between the lock washer and the nut (Figure 2) and tighten
the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground cable to
a suitable earth ground (ground rod).
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AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
for 120V
for 120V
15A
GENERATOR
GROUND LUG
REFERENCE
NEC 250-52(C)
Figure 2. Generator Grounding
120
ON
ON
9700
V
240
GA-9.7HE
OFF
OFF
IDLE CONTROL
OPERATION
START
SWITCH
SWITCH
BUTTON
for 240V for 120/240V
AC VOLTMETER
30A
20A
30A
OFF
OFF
240V
120/240V
120V
35A
35A
AC CIRCUIT
BREAKER
(for main)
GROUND
CABLE
#8 MINIMUM
8 FT. MINIMUM
installatiOn
GROUND ROD
FOR EARTH
GROUND
CONNECT TO
BUILDING
GROUND
IF REQUIRED