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Section 3
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Safety Harrington Generators International
8kVA Diesel Generator 17 Part No: 498
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8kVA Diesel Generator 17 Part No: 498
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141
On side panel
Part of label No: 499
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376/11
Information: In the UK it is
currently permissible to use
small mobile generators for short
periods without an external earth
connection being made. But
ONLY double insulated electrical
equipment can be powered by
the generator. All modern
electrical equipment intended for
out doors use should be double
insulated and marked with the
logo:
THIS GENERATOR SHOULD
ONLY BE USED TO POWER
DOUBLE INSULATED CLASS
II ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
UNLESS THE OPTIONAL
EARTH LEAKAGE TRIP (RCD)
IS FITTED.
When installed in a Welfare unit
or similar the main electrical
consumer unit will normally
house an RCD.
On side panel
Part of label No: 499
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376/11
IF AN EARTH LEAKAGE TRIP
(RCD) IS FITTED THE
GENERATOR’S BRASS
EARTH STUD SHOULD BE
CONNECTED TO AN
EXTERNAL EARTH. THIS
EXTERNAL EARTH CAN BE
AN EARTH SPIKE OR ANY
SUITABLE EARTH POINT.
THE RCD SHOULD BE
TESTED DAILY BY PRESSING
THE TEST BUTTON AND
CHECKING IT DOES TRIP.
If the generator is to be used for
a fixed installation or installed on
the same site for a long period it
should be installed by a
competent person. The User
should be shown where the
TEST
button is located and
shown how to use it. An earth
spike kit is available as an
optional extra
On lower RHS of the front
access panel/door
Label part No: 499
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325/89
LWA 88 dB
This is the sound level. At this
level the generator should not be
operated in a small space
occupied by people.