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GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
Grounding the generator helps prevent electric shock from a ground fault condition. To ground the
generator you will need a ground wire and grounding stake. These are not supplied with the
generator. The ground wire should be a 3.5 mm
2
, stranded-copper wire. The grounding point should
be copper or brass.
EXTENSION CORD
When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool with the generator, a
certain amount of voltage drop occurs in the extension cord which lessens the effective voltage
available to the appliance or tool.
The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the approximate voltage loss when an extension cord
of 300 feet (approx. 100 meters) is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator.
WARNING:
Avoid electrical shock hazard. Never use this generator with a damaged or frayed
electrical cord or extension cord.
Inspect all electrical cords regularly. Never use in or near water or in any environment
where electric shock is possible.
mm
2
No.
A
No./mm
Ω
/100m
1 A
3 A
5 A
8 A
10 A
12 A
15 A
0.75
18
7
30/0.18
2.477
2.5 V
8 V
12.5 V
–
–
–
–
1.27
16
12
50/0.16
1.486
1.5 V
5 V
7.5 V
12 V
15 V
18 V
–
2.0
14
17
37/0.26
0.952
1 V
3 V
5 V
8 V
10 V
12 V
15 V
3.5
12 to 10
23
45/0.32
0.517
–
1.5 V
2.5 V
4 V
5V
6.5 V
7.5 V
5.5
10 to 8
35
70/0.32
0.332
–
1 V
2 V
2.5 V
3.5 V
4 V
5 V
Nominal
cross
section
A.W.G.
Gauge
No.
Allowable
current
No. of strands/
strands dia.
Resistance
V
oltage drop
Current Amp.
Fig. 2
Grounding stake
1. Locate the ground terminal side of the
generator control panel.
2. Attach a ground wire to the ground terminal.
3. Drive the grounding point into the ground.
4. Attach the ground wire to the grounding point.
WARNING:
Use only grounded extension
cords. Use only three wire or
double-insulated power tools.
Do not use metal pipe that is
being used to carry
combustible materials or
gasses for the grounding point.
Be extremely careful that all
necessary electrical grounding
procedures are followed during
each and every use. Failure to
do so can be fatal.
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