Grounding The Generator - Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Owner's Manual

strap. Carefully cut cable strap to disengage battery
lead.
Negative Battery Lead Attached to Alternator for Shipping
FIGURE 11:
To avoid electric arcing, which can result in electric
shock, follow these instructions exactly.
When connecting or disconnecting battery leads:
• ALWAYS connect negative (-) battery lead
last.
• ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) battery lead
first.
• NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to
red positive (+) post on battery.
• NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to
black negative (-) post on battery.
Connect red positive (+) battery lead to red positive
2.
(+) post on battery; fasten with nut and bolt provided.
Connect black negative (-) battery lead to black nega-
3.
tive (-) post on battery; fasten with nut and bolt pro-
vided.
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FIGURE 12: Electric Starter Battery
NOTE:
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Actual battery appearance may vary from illustration pro-
vided.
i NOTE:
While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is applied
to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery
charge.
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Grounding the Generator

Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances.
• Before using generator, consult a qualified electrician,
electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction
for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended
use of generator.
Before using generator, a ground wire must be connected
to the ground terminal (Figure 13).
FIGURE 13: Ground Terminal
i NOTE:
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.
• 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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