
HOWTO USEYOURGEHERATOR
If you haveany problems operating your generator after
readingthe manual, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-222-3136.
System Ground
The generator has a system ground that connects the
generator frame components to the ground terminals on the
AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected to
the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator
frame).
SpecialRequirements
There may be Federalor StateOccupational Safety and
HealthAdministration (OSHA)regulations, local codes, or
ordinancesthat apply to the intended use of the generator.
Pleaseconsult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency having jurisdiction.
• Insome areas,generators are requiredto be registered
with local utility companies.
• If the generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
Connecting to a Building's Electrical System
Connectionsfor standby power to a buiiding'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.
WARNING
Generator produces powerful voltage.
_¢ Failureto isolate generator from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• Whenusinggeneratorfor backuppower,notifyutilitycompany.
Useapprovedtransferequipmentto isolategeneratorfrom
electricutility.
• Useagroundcircuit faultinterrupter(GFCI)in anydampor
highlyconductivearea,suchas metaldeckingor steelwork.
• DONOTtouchbarewiresor receptacles.
• DONOTusegeneratorwithelectricalcordswhichareworn,
frayed,bareor otherwisedamaged.
. DONOToperategeneratorinthe rainor wetweather.
• DONOThandlegeneratoror electricalcordswhilestandingin
water,while barefoot,orwhilehandsor feetarewet.
• DONOTallow unqualifiedpersonsor childrento operateor
servicegenerator.
Generator Location
GeneraterClearance
WARNING
_ Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• Keepat least5 ft. (1.5 m) clearanceonall sidesof generator
includingoverhead.
Placegenerator outdoors in an areathat will not accumulate
deadly exhaust gas. DO NOTplace generator where exhaust
gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a
potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept
away from any windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other
openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined
area. Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into
consideration when positioning generator.
WARHIHG
Running engines give off carbon monoxide, an
_ dorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea,fainting or death.
. OperategeneratorONLYoutdoors.
* Installa batteryoperatedcarbonmonoxidealarmnearthe
bedrooms.
* Keepexhaustgasfrom enteringaconfinedareathrough
windows,doors,ventilationintakes,or otheropenings.
. DONOTstart or runengineindoorsor in anenclosedarea,
evenif windowsanddoorsareopen,includingthe generator
compartmentof arecreationalvehicle(RV).
Typical Generator Shown
L ExhaustPort
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