Installation, Connecting the ground, Figure 2. generator grounding – Multiquip GA-6HEB User Manual
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pAgE 14 — ga6HB/ga6HeB 60 hz gENERATOR• OpERATiON ANd pARTs mANuAl — REv. #0 (03/13/14)
insTallaTion
CONNECTiNg ThE gROuNd
The nut and ground terminal on the generator should always
be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground. The
ground cable should be #8 size wire (aluminum) minimum. If
copper wire is used, #10 size wire minimum should be used
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).
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
120/240V
30A
0N
OFF
IDLE
CONTROL
OPERATION
SWITCH
ON
OFF
120
V
GA-6HB
120
20A
120
30A
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
GFCI PROTECTED
120
AC VOLTMETER
120V
FULL POWER
SWITCH
120V
120V/240V
MANUAL RESET
P
O
W
E
R
F
A
U
L
T
120 V
20A
120 V
20A
IN SIMULTANEOUS USE 30 AMP MAX
Figure 2. Generator Grounding