Installation, Connecting the ground, Figure 2. generator grounding – Multiquip Portable Generator GAC3.6HZ User Manual
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installatiOn
cONNecTiNg The gROuNd
The nut and ground terminal on the generators should
always be used to connect the generators to a suitable
ground. The ground cable should be #8 size wire
minimum.
At the generator, connect the terminal of the ground cable
between the lock washer and the nut (Figure 2) and tighten
the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground cable to
a suitable earth ground (ground rod).
120V
240V
120
V
OF
F
3600
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
INTERRUPTEUR DE
COURANT PRINCIPAL
GAC-3.6H
POWERED by
Honda Engines
211052
GR PRISE DE
TERRE
AC VOLTMETER
VOLTOMETRE CA
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
MARCHE
MARCHE
INTERRUPTEUR
DE OPERATION
OPERATION
SWITCH
CONTROL
DE RALENTI
IDLE
CONTROL
ARRET
ARRET
NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME
NEUTRE MIS A LA MASSE A
LA CARCASSE DU MOTEUR
GROUND ROD
FOR EARTH
GROUND
GENERATOR
GROUND LUG
CONNECT TO
BUILDING
GROUND
IF REQUIRED
8 FT. MINIMUM
REFERENCE
NEC 250-52(C)
GROUND
CABLE
#8 MINIMUM
Figure 2. Generator Grounding