Generator Use - Honda EG5000X Owner's Manual

5. GENERATOR USE
To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be grounded.
Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground terminal and the ground source.
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Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must be made by
a qualified electrician and mustcomply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
Improper connections can allow electrical current from the generator to backfeed
into the utility lines. Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers
or others who contact the lines during a power outage, and when utility power is
restored, the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires in the building's electrical
system.
GROUND TERMINAL
CAUTION :
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Limit operation requiring maximum power (5000 VA) to 30 minutes.
For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power of 4500 VA.
In either case, the total wattage of all appliances connected must be considered.
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Most appliance motors require more than their rated wattage for startup.
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Do not exceed the current limit specified for any output.
NOTE: You can determine an appliance's VA (volt amp) rating by multiplying its requied
voltage by the amount of current (amps) it draws.
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