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OPERATING MANUAL
GENERATOR SET UP
PLANNING THE POWER LOAD
Plan your power load so that you do not exceed the generator’s rated capacity. To calculate the
running and starting wattage requirements for the devices you will be powering, follow these
steps on page 18.
SET UP AS A PORTABLE POWER SOURCE
This generator is designed to provide up to its max power (in watts) of electrical power. When
using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug electric devices and appliances
directly into the generator’s electrical outlets. This generator is equipped with two SAA
approved IP66 rated socket outlets.
Make sure you plug each electrical device/appliance into the correct generator outlet based
on the device’s plug configuration and voltage/amperage rating. Never exceed the amperage
rating of an outlet. Note: You must not overload the generator. Overloading may cause serious
damage to the generator and attached electrical devices.
SET UP AS A BUILDING BACKUP
(SABGEN9KBP ONLY)
This only applies to SABGEN9KBP as it provides up to 7500W of electrical power. For this
application, you must arrange for a licensed electrician to connect the generator to your
buildings electrical system via the installation of an approved transfer switch. The transfer
switch must be installed in accordance with building electrical code and guidelines supplied by
your power company.
A transfer switch does the following:
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Safely connects the generator to your building’s electrical system by isolating your
generator from your utility company’s power lines.
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Connects your generator to a critical subset of your building’s circuits that are needed for
emergency power needs.
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DANGER
A transfer switch must be installed in order to isolate your generator from the utility
power grid. If your generator is NOT properly isolated from the utility system, serious
hazards will arise.
When your generator is running, it’s output will back feed into the utility power line
and transformer that are normally used to provide you with power. The transformer
will step up the current to the normal line voltage. An unsuspecting utility line
worker working on what he thinks is a deactivated line could be electrocuted.
If your generator is connected (running or not) when utility power is restored, your
generator will be destroyed. It could also explode or cause fire.
Note: Regardless of whether you use your generator as a back-up power source connected to a
building or as a portable power source, you must not overload the generator. Overloading may
cause serious damage to the generator and attached electrical devices.
If your generator will be connected to your building’s electrical system, it MUST ALWAYS be
isolated from the utility power grid with a approved transfer switch installed by a licensed
