WEN 56100 Power Pro 2 Stroke 1000 Watt - Manual (Page 12)

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Step 3- Ground the Generator
WARNING:
Failure to properly ground the generator can result in
electrocution.
Ground the generator by first loosening the grounding nut, hooking a grounding wire under the nut
and then tightening the grounding nut (see figure 3). A generally acceptable grounding wire is a
No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This grounding wire should be
connected at the other end to a copper or brass grounding rod that is driven into the earth. Wire and
grounding rod are not included in generator contents.
Grounding codes can vary by location. Please contact a local electrician to check the grounding
regulations for your area.
Fig.3 - Ground Location
NOTE: After completing the 3-step Generator Preparation, the generator is ready to be
started.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
Before starting the generator, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the
“Generator Preparation” section of this manual. If you are unsure about how to perform any
of the steps in this manual please call
(800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service.
DANGER
: CARBON MONOXIDE. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison gas you
cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO.
But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed
areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or
opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.
GROUNDING NUT