Chicago Electric 66619 - Manual (Page 7)

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Ac APPlIcATIoNS
Before connecting an appliance or 1.
power cord to the generator: Make sure
that it is in good working order. Faulty
appliances or power cords can create a
potential for electrical shock.
If an appliance begins to operate
2.
abnormally, becomes sluggish or
stops suddenly, turn it off immediately.
Disconnect the appliance, and determine
whether the problem is the appliance, or
if the rated load capacity of the generator
has been exceeded.
Make sure that the electrical rating of
3.
the tool or appliance does not exceed
that of the generator. Never exceed the
maximum power rating of the generator.
Power levels between rated and
maximum may be used for no more than
30 minutes.
Substantial overloading will open the
4.
circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit
for maximum power operation or slightly
overloading the generator may not switch
the circuit breaker or circuit protector
OFF, but will shorten the service life of
the generator.
SAvE ThESE
INSTRUcTIoNS.
GENERAToR PREcAUTIoNS
Set Up:
Do not connect the Generator directly 1.
into a home’s utility electrical line. Do
not plug this Generator into an outlet
in the home. Connecting a generator
directly to a utility power supply can
“back feed” along the power lines and kill
or injure utility workers working on the
lines.
All connections and conduits from 2.
the Generator to the load must only
be installed by trained and licensed
electricians, and in compliance with
all relevant local, state, and federal
electrical codes and standards, and
other regulations where applicable.
The Generator must be earth-grounded
3.
in accordance with all relevant electrical
codes and standards before operation.
A 10-gauge copper wire should be •
used to connect the ground terminal
of the Generator to a grounding rod.
A wire that is too thin may not provide
sufficient electrical current carrying
capacity to be an adequate ground
path.
FIGURE A
10 GAUGE
GRoUND
WIRE
GRoUNDING RoD
• The other end of the ground wire must
be securely fastened to an approved
ground source. (See Figure A.) Refer
to local regulations for ground source
information. If unsure of regulations or
procedures, obtain assistance from a
licensed or certified electrician.
Insulate all connections and 4.
disconnected wires.
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