MULTIQUIP Whiteman KD1800/KD6, Parts And Operation Manual

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KD1800/KD6 A.C. GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/16/05) — PAGE 19
General Inspection Prior to Operation
The KD1800/KD6 utilizes a generator that has been
thoroughly inspected and accepted prior to shipment from
the factory. However, be sure to check for damaged parts or
components, or loose nuts and bolts, which could have
occurred in transit.
Generator Grounding
To guard against electrical shock and possible damage to
the equipment, it is important to provide a good
EARTH
ground.
Article 250 (Grounding) of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
provides guide lines for proper grounding and specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
If a building is not accessible, then the use of a ground rod
is sufficient.
KD1800/KD6 — PRE-SETUP (GENERATOR)
NEC articles 250-91a and 250-95 sets the following
grounding requirements:
1. Use one of the following wire types to connect the
generator to earth ground.
a. Copper - 10 AWG (5.3 mm 2 ) or larger.
b. Aluminum - 8 AWG (8.4 mm 2 ) or larger.
2. The ground terminal on the generator should always be
used to connect the generator to a suitable ground. The
ground ring on the generator (Figure 3) should be able to
accommodate #8 size copper or aluminum wire.
3. Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug on the generator.
Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable
building ground or ground rod.
4. NEC article 250-83c specifies that the earth ground rod
should be buried a minimum of 8 ft. into the ground.
When connecting the generator to
any buildings electrical system
ALWAYS consult with a licensed
electrician.
NOTE
Check local city codes for proper
grounding requirements.
NOTE
Figure 3. Generator Grounding
Configuration