Honda EG2800i, Owner'S Manual

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9
Standby Power
Connections to a Building's Electrical System
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, and must comply with all
applicable laws and electrical codes.
In some areas, generators are required by law to be registered with
local utility companies. Check local regulations for proper registration
and use procedures.
System Ground
This generator has a system ground that connects the generator
frame components to the ground terminals in the AC output
receptacles. The system ground is not connected to the AC neutral
wire.
Special Requirements
NOTICE
Do not lay the generator on its side when moving, storing, or
operating it. Oil may leak and damage the engine or your property.
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that
apply to the intended use of the generator. Please consult 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 that must be observed.
SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
The Importance of Maintenance
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble free
operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
To help you properly care for your generator, the following pages
include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service
tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled
by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician
or other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your generator under unusual conditions, such as
sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use it in dusty
conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your
generator best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda
Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair
establishment or individual, using parts that are ''certified'' to
EPA standards.
Maintenance Safety
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
Safety Precautions
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the
engine.
– Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a non-flammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.

WARNING
Improper connections to a building's electrical system
can allow current from the generator to backfeed into
the utility lines.
Such backfeed may electrocute utility company
workers or others who contact the lines during a power
outage, and the generator may explode, burn, or
cause fires when utility power is restored.
Consult the utility company or a qualified electrician
prior to making any power connections.

WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this manual.

WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in the
owner's manual.