Standby Power; Connections To A Building's Electrical System; System Ground; Special Requirements - Honda EB2200i Owner's Manual

OPERATION

STANDBY POWER

Connections to a Building's Electrical System

Do not connect an EB2200i generator to a home or building's electrical system.
The Honda EB2200i generator is designed for construction job site use and
cannot be connected to a building's electrical system. This generator has the
neutral bonded to ground to comply with OSHA job site temporary power
regulation. Building main breaker boxes also have the neutral bonded to
ground, so if an EB2200i generator is connected to a home or building electrical
system, the generator GFCI system will activate and power to the receptacles
will shut off.

System Ground

This generator has a system ground that connects generator frame components
to ground terminals in the AC output receptacles. The system ground is
connected to the AC neutral wire.

Special Requirements

Do not lay the generator on its side when moving, storing, or operating it. Oil and
fuel may leak and damage the engine or your property.
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of
the generator. Please consult 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 that must be observed.
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