Ground Fault Protection - Briggs & Stratton PRO6500 Operator's Manual

Ground Fault Protection
This unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI).This device meets applicablefederal, state and local
codes.
The GFCIprotects against electrical shock that may be
caused if your body becomes a path which electricity travels
to reach ground. This could happen if you touch a "Live"
appliance or wire, or are touching plumbing or other
materials that connect to the ground.
When protected by a GFCI,one may still feel a shock, but the
GFCIshould cut current off quickly enough so that a person
in normal health should not suffer any serious electrical
injury.
_k WARNING Generator produces hazardous
'_ voltage/current.
• The GFCIwill not protect you against the following situations:
-Line-to-line shocks;
-Current overloads or line-to-line short circuits.
• The fuse or circuit breaker at the control panel must provide
such protection.
Test GFCICircuit Breaker
Test your GFCIcircuit breaker every month, as follows:
1. While generator is running, push white "Test" button.
The circuit breakershould trip (handle will move to
approximate center position), which will disconnect
power to outlets.
_k CAUTION If circuit breaker does not trip:
• DONOT usegenerator.
• Calla Briggs& StrattonPowerProducts servicecenter.
2. If handle moves to center, reset circuit breaker by
firmly moving handle to "Off" (down) position, then to
"On" (up) position.
_k CAUTION If circuit breaker does not reset properly:
• DO NOTuse generator.
• Call a Briggs & Stratton Power Products service center.
During Generator Use
If circuit breakertrips during use, it usually indicates faulty
electrical equipment or cords. However, test the circuit
breaker as follows;
1. Disconnect loads, reset and test circuit breaker as
described earlier. Let generator run without any loads
for 1 minute.
_k CAUTION If circuit breaker trips in the 1 minute
period:
• DONOT usegenerator.
• Calla Briggs& StrattonPowerProductsservice center.
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If circuit breakertests correctly, the electrical
equipment or extension cords may be faulty. Replace
faulty electrical equipment and cords before further
use.
A. CAUTION If circuit breaker tests correctly:
• Have qualified personnel check all electrical equipment and
cords for any defects.
• Replaceelectrical equipment and cords or take to a qualified
repair center.
_k WARNING Generator produces hazardous
_1_ voltage/current.
• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOTuse generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOThandle generator or electrical cords while standing in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator or electrical loads.
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