Installation; Before Operation; Grounding The Generator - Powermate 62929 Operator's Manual

INSTALLATION

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage, a
registered electrician or an authorized service representative
should perform installation and all service. Under no
circumstances should an unqualified person attempt to wire into a
utility circuit.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required.
Before temporary connection of the generator to the residence
electrical system, turn off the main service/disconnect.
If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source in
case of utility power failure, it should be installed by a registered
electrician and in compliance with all applicable local electrical
codes.
Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be
installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the building's electrical
circuits may be safely switched between utility power and the generator's
output, thereby preventing backfeed into the power utility's electrical
system.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required. Before temporary
connection of a generator to the residence electrical system
turn off the main switch. Before making permanent
connections a double throw transfer switch must be installed.
To avoid electrocution or property damage, only a trained
electrician should connect generator to residence electrical
system. California law requires isolation of the residence
electrical system before connecting a generator to residence
electrical systems. Temporary connection not recommended
due to backfeeding.
Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to the
installation of any item that concerns this product.
1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
2. NFPA 37 - Standard for Installation and Use of
Stationary Combustible Engines.
3. Agricultural Wiring handbook of Farm Standby
Electric Power.
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BEFORE OPERATION

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

The National Electric Code requires that this product be
properly connected to an appropriate earth ground to help prevent electric
shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been
provided for this purpose. Connecting a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG
min.) copper wire between the generator Ground Terminal and a copper
rod driven into the ground should provide a suitable ground connection.
However, consult with a local electrician to insure that local codes are
being adhered to.
GROUND TERMINAL LOCATION:
Ground Lug
Ground Lug
Ground Lug
5
Ground
Screw
Customer Hotline 1-800-445-1805