System Ground; Connecting To A Building's Electrical System; Generatorlocation - Briggs & Stratton 030372 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).
SpeciaJ 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's ElectricalSystem
Connections for standby power to a building's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician. The
connection must isolate the generator power from utility
power or other alternative power sources and must comply
with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
WARNING
Generator produces hazardous voltage.
_¢ ailure to 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 isolategenerator f rom
electricutility.
• Usea groundfault circuit interrupter (GFCI) i n anydampor
highlyconductive area,suchas metaldecking or steelwork.
• DONOT touch barewiresor receptacles.
• DONOT usegenerator w ith electrical c ords whichareworn,
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
CJearancesand Air Movement
WARNING
,_ Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• Keepat least5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sidesof generator
includingoverhead.
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. Ensureexhaust 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 JNMINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN JFdoors
and windows are open.
B
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
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