Instructions / Assembly

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Step 4 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
WARNING: Failure to properly ground the generator can
result in electrocution.
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut on the
front control panel against a grounding wire. 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, brass, or steel-grounding rod that is driven into the earth.
Wire and grounding rods are not included in generator contents.
Grounding codes can vary by location. Contact a local electrician to
check the area codes.
NOTE: After completing the above 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 [phone] Mon-Fri 9-5 EST or email: [e-mail] 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. Even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you may 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.
ONLY use a generator outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
generator exhaust. Even if you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a
battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT
AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: This generator produces powerful voltage, which can result in electrocution.
Grounding Nut