Systemground; Connecting To A Building's Electrical System; Generatorlocation - Briggs & Stratton 30467 Operator's Manual

SystemGround
The generator has a system ground that connects the
generator frame components to the ground terminals on the
AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected to
the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator
frame).
Special Requirements
There may be Federalor State Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
Pleaseconsult 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 which must be observed.
Connecting to a Buiiding'sElectricalSystem
Connections for standby power to a building's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician. The
connection must isolate the generator power from utility
power or other alternative power sources and must comply
with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
A WARNING Generatorvoltage could cause
)dill .shockor burn resulting in death or serious
mjury.
+ Useapproved transferequipment t o
isolatinggenerator f rom electricutility
usinggenerator f or backuppower,notify:_i!itYcompany.
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+ Usea groundfault circuit interrupter (GFCI) i n anydampor
highlyconductive area,suchas metaldecking or steelwork.
+ DONOT touchbarewiresor receptacles.
+ DONOT usegenerator w ith electrical c ordswhicha
frayed,bareor otherwise damaged.
+ DONOT operategenerator i n the rain or
+ DONOT handlegenerator o r electrical
water,whilebarefoot, o r whilehandsor feet_e wet.
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DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
GeneratorLocation
Clearancesand Air Movement
,i_ WARNING Exhaustheat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damagefuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
+ Keepat least5 ft. (1.5m) clearance on all sidesof generator
includingoverhead.
Placegenerator outdoors in an area that will not accumulate
deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place generator where exhaust
gas (A) could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into
a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept
away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined
area. Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into
consideration when positioning generator.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generatorexhaust contai_;_carbon monoxide,This is
youcannot mell.
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