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GENERATOR
electrician in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes and in accordance
with guidelines supplied by your power company.
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.
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In some areas, generators are required to be registered with local utility companies.
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If the generator is used at a construction site, there may be additional regulations that
must be observed.
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
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WARNING
In order to avoid electrical accidents, all connections to the distribution panel must
be carried out by qualified technicians. Incorrect connections can harm people and
damage the generator.
Operating the generator when it’s not properly grounded can result in electrical
shock.
Standard generators are protected by electrical separators. This equipment has a thermic
protection device and/or a magnetothermic device to protect against a surge of current,
overloading and short-circuiting. In these cases the Generator should under no circumstances
be earthed using the terminal “PE” or with any other part of the generator.
If a licensed electrician installs the generator with a connection to your building’s
electricalcircuit for use as a back-up power system, grounding may alternatively be completed
through the building’s grounding system. Ask your electrician.
