Generator Location; System Ground; Connecting To A Building's Electrical System - Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual

HOWTO USEYOUR GENERATOR
Generator Location
If you haveany problems operating your generator after Generator Clearance
reading the manual, please call the generator heipline 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
AO output receptacles.The system ground is connected to
the AO neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator
frame).
Special Requirements
There may be Federalor State Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
Pleaseconsult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency having jurisdiction.
• In some areas, generators are required to 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
Oonnectionsfor standby power to a buiiding's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician. The
connection must isolatethe generator power from utility
power, and must comply with all applicable laws and
electrical codes.
WARNING
iGeneratorproduces hazardous voltage.
_¢ Failureto isolate generator from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeedof electrical energy.
• Whenusinggenerator f or backup power,notifyutilitycompany.
Useapproved transferequipment t o isolategenerator f rom
electricutility.
• Usea groundfaultcircuit interrupter (GFCI) i n anydampor
highlyconductive area,suchasmetaldecking or steelwork.
• DONOT touch barewiresor receptacles.
, DONOT usegenerator w ith electrical c ordswhich areworn,
frayed,bareor otherwise damaged.
, DONOT operategenerator i n the rain or wet weather.
• DONOT handlegenerator o r electrical c ordswhilestandingin
water,whilebarefoot, o r whilehandsor feet arewet.
• DONOT allowunqualified persons or childrento operateor
servicegenerator.
WARNING
Exhaustheat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
Keepat least5 ft. (1.5 m)clearance on all sidesof generator
includingoverhead.
Placegenerator outdoors in an area that wiil not accumulate
deadly exhaust gas. DO NOTplace generator where exhaust
gas (A) 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.
Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smeJL
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
A
OnJy use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
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