Generator Use; Connections To A Building's Electrical System; Ground System; Special Requirements - Honda EB12D Owner's Manual

GENERATOR USE
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.
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Improper connections to a building's electrical system can
allow electrical 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. Consult the utility company or a
qualified electrician.
NOTtCE Improper connections to a building's electrical system can
allow electrical current from the utility company to backfeed into the
generator. When utility power is restored, the generator may explode,
burn, or cause fires in the building's electrical system.
Ground System
Honda portable generators have a system ground that connects generator
frame components to the ground terminals in the AC output receptacles.
The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire.
Special Requirements
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 which must be observed.
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