Multiquip GA-6HRS - Manual (Page 16)

pAgE 16 — ga6HR/ga6HRS 60 hz gENERATOR• OpERATiON ANd pARTs mANuAl — REv. #0 (08/12/14)
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 3) and tighten
the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground cable to
a suitable earth ground (ground rod).
GA-6HR
GROUND CABLE
(#8 MINIMUM)
GROUND ROD
FOR EARTH GROUND
REFERENCE
NEC 250-52(C)
CONNECT TO
BUILDING GROUND
IF REQUIRED
GENERATOR
GROUND LUG
8 FT.
MINIMUM
Figure 3. Generator Grounding