Owner’s manual, Extension cords, Generator grounding – Desa PGH7500IE User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Ampere
AWG for Length of
Load
Cord in Feet
50'
100'
150'
2
18
18
18
3
18
18
18
4
16
16
16
5
16
16
16
6
16
16
14
8
16
14
12
10
16
14
12
12
14
14
12
14
14
12
10
16
12
12
10
20
10
10
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FUEL
F
Grounding generator helps prevent electric
shock from a ground fault condition. Locate
ground lug on end of generator housing (see
Figure 13). Attach a #10 stranded-copper
ground wire to ground lug. Drive grounding
point into ground. Grounding point can be a
stake, grounding rod, or pipe. Grounding
point should be copper or brass. Attach
ground wire to grounding point. You must
supply the ground wire and grounding point.
These do not come with generator. Follow
the National Electrical Code and all state
and local codes. Consult your power com-
pany or a licensed electrician.
Ground Lug
Ground Wire
Alternator
Copper or
Brass
Grounding
Point
Figure 13 - Grounding Generator
(Model PGH7500IE Shown)
EXTENSION
CORDS
Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure
to use extension cord with proper wire gauge
size. See chart below.
Recommended Minimum Wire
Gauges (AWG) for Extension
Cords
GENERATOR
GROUNDING
WARNING: You must prop-
erly earth-ground generator be-
fore starting. This will help guard
against deadly electric shock.
Only use grounded plugs with
generator. Only use grounded ex-
tension cords. Only use three-
wire or double-insulated power
tools.
WARNING: For a grounding
point, do not use metal pipe be-
ing used to carry combustible
materials or gases.
STANDBY
INSTALLATION TO
HOME OR
BUILDING
WARNING: The electrician
must install a double-throw trans-
fer switch. This isolates existing
electrical circuits from the utility
power line. If not isolated, gen-
erator output will back-feed into
utility power line. This may elec-
trocute a power company line
repair person.
IMPORTANT:
This generator will not
power your entire home. Most home utility
electric service is more than 60 amps. This
will exceed generator output. Only power
needed items during a power outage. Make
sure total wattage of electrical load does not
exceed rated wattage of generator.
You may need to use this generator as a
standby power source. During a power out-
age, the generator will power selected items
in a building. Have generator and additional
wiring installed by a skilled, licensed elec-
trician. This is not a do-it-yourself job. Fol-
low all local codes.
WARNING: Have standby in-
stallation performed by a skilled,
licensed electrician. Do not let
anyone else wire into a utility
circuit. Personal injury, equip-
ment damage, or damage to home
could occur.