Generator Grounding - GENMAX GM1200i User Manual

Connection of AC power
WARNING
All electrical equipment shall be disconnected before inserting the plug.
ATTENTION
• Make sure that all electrical equipment, including wires and plugs, are in good condition before
connecting to the generator;
• Make sure that all loads driven by the generator are within rated load range;
• Make sure that load current is within rated current range of rated socket.
Tip: Make sure that the generator set is grounded, and if electrical equipment requires
grounding, the generator set must be grounded.
① Start up the engine;
② Turn energy-saving switch to "ON";
③ Insert the plug into AC outlet;
④ Make sure that AC indicator is lit up;
⑤ Switch on electrical equipment.
Tip: Before increasing engine speed, energy-
saving switch must be switched to "OFF". If the
generator set supplies power to multi loads or
electrical equipment, start from large to small
according to the size of each electrical
equipment.
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Generator grounding

In order to prevent any damage to the generator caused by electric shock or improper electrical application, it
is recommended that the generator is grounded with good conductor with insulating sheath.
① Please use grounding wire with sufficient electrical energy capacity;
② Connect one end of grounding wire reliable to grounding bolt on control panel
of the generator set;
③ Insert grounding body (iron rod with a diameter of 5 ~ 10mm) 200mm below
into the earth and lead it out with conductor;
④ Connect the other end of the grounding wire reliable to the led wire of
grounding body.
USING THE GENERATOR
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