Grounding The Generator - Honeywell HW4000 - Portable Generator NOT Owner's Manual

Grounding the Generator

Step 3: Install Handle Assembly
To install handle assembly, you will need:
Handle Brackets (2)
Handle Bars (2)
Rubber Handle Grips (2)
40 mm Washer Style Hex Bolts (6)
10 mm flange serrated nuts (6)
Socket wrench with 8mm socket
* Not included
Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on frame
1.
as shown in Figure 9.
FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Frame
Attach bracket to frame using 40 mm washer style
2.
hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten
until securely seated.
Slide handle bar through center of each bracket and
3.
line up bolt holes.
FIGURE 10: Insert Handle Bar to Bracket
Attach handle to each bracket using 40 mm washer
4.
style hex bolt and 10 mm flange serrated nut; tighten
until securely seated.
i NOTE:
Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and
nuts. If handle seems to hang down, tighten bolts and
nuts further.
Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and
5.
push to achieve snug fit.
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Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if
desired.
• Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when col-
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Grounding the Generator
• Before using generator, consult a qualified electrician,
Before using generator, a ground wire must be connected
to the ground terminal (Figure 11).
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The system ground is not connected to AC neutral wire. If
using a receptacle tester, it will not show same ground cir-
cuit condition as for a home receptacle.
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intended use of generator.
Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector,
or the local agency having jurisdiction.
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Hands and fingers can be pinched from collapsible
handles.
lapsing generator handles.
To collapse handles, push firmly down on handle
until it rests vertically against generator frame.
To return handles to horizontal position, pull up on
handle.
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances.
electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction
for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended
use of generator.
FIGURE 11: Ground Terminal
NOTE:
In some areas, generators are required to be regis-
tered with local utility companies.
If generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
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