Honeywell HW5500E - Manual (Page 18)

Grounding the Generator
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6. Reinstall retaining plate; tighten bolts and nuts.
NOTE:
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Actual battery appearance may vary from illustration pro-
vided.
NOTE:
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While engine is running, a small “trickle” charge is applied
to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery
charge.
Grounding the Generator
Before using generator, a ground wire must be connected
to the ground terminal (Figure 14).
NOTE:
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The system ground is not connected to AC neutral wire. If
using a receptacle tester, it will not show same ground cir-
cuit condition as for a home receptacle.
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 generator.
Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector,
or the local agency having jurisdiction.
•
In some areas, generators are required to be regis-
tered with local utility companies.
•
If generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
Using Generator for Backup Power
If you will be using generator for backup power, generator
must be connected to building’s electrical system through
a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.
Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical
shock from faulty appliances.
• Before using generator, consult a qualified electrician,
electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction
for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended
use of generator.
FIGURE 14: Ground Terminal
Before connecting to building’s electrical system, consult
your local utility company or a qualified electrician.
Improper connections to a building's electrical system can
be deadly.
Electrical current from generator to feedback into util-
ity lines. Such feedback may electrocute utility com-
pany workers or others who contact utility lines
during a power outage.
Electrical current can feedback into generator. When
utility power is restored, generator may explode,
burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system.
What is a transfer switch?
A transfer switch is a device that allows switching
from utility power to emergency generator power.
Transfer switch is either a manual switch, an auto-
matic switch or a combination of manual and auto-
matic. During a power outage, transfer switch
isolates emergency circuits from utility line, allowing
for efficient operation of generator without back-
feeding onto utility.