Multiquip GA-9.7HE - Manual (Page 14)

page 14 — ga9.7He 60 Hz geNeRaTOR• OpeRaTiON aNd paRTs maNual — Rev. #1 (04/29/10)
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 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).
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
240 V
120 ON
OFF
ON
OFF GA-9.7HE
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER (for main)
15A 30A 30A
120V 240V 120/240V
START BUTTON OPERATION SWITCH IDLE CONTROL SWITCH for 120V for 120V 20A for 240V for 120/240V
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
AC VOLTMETER
9700
OFF OFF
35A 35A
Figure 2. Generator Grounding