Why does generator needs to be grounded?
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The purpose that the generator be grounded is protection against electrical shock. The frame of the generator would need to be connected to a brass or copper rod that is put into the ground. The proper grounding wire that is listed in the manual is No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded with copper. That will provide adequate protection against electrical shock. You can also consult with a local electrical for grounding requirements in the area. If you have any more questions please let us know.
418836
I use it without grounding and no problem. It is a general rule for any electrical equipments tp avoid shock in case an electrical leak to the metal parts.
1674234
It's my understanding that if your outlet is grounded, you don't need a grounding rod.
418834
You should always ground your generator. If you can't ground it to a nearby water "main", then you should get an inexpensive ground rod with a clamp and drive it into the ground.
994652
Per Paragraph 2.4.1 in the Owner's Manual - "This generator has an equipment ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminal on the AC output receptacles (see NEC 250.34 (A) for explanation). This allows the generator to be used as a portable without grounding the from of the generator as specified in NEC 250.34." So, hope this answers your question.
667914
You will need a grounded extension cord. If you use this outdoors, I recommend an outdoor cord.
1141522
You don't need to ground it. It is power in/power out. You ground what ever you are powering thru the block.
2070249
It is stranded wire. Anytime you are dealing with dc power you need to use stranded wire.
1674239
No. You can use the ground rod on a camping trip, in a strange building with no way of checking the outlets, etc, but if your house outlets are properly grounded, you do not need the grounding rod.
1170315
in a large industrial wiring there could be a potential difference between equipment if you are using multiple outlets. (I have seen as much as 5vac potential difference between "ground" in different receptacles. "rare" in average residential homes)in most cases this is not a problem in a residential wiring, as the grounds are wired together at the fuse/breaker box, and there should be an earth ground rod somewhere near the electrical input to the building. if you are in an old 2 wire home you may want to have it grounded up to newer codes. the motor has a connection so you can add an earth ground to it , but this may not be necessary. I only plugged it into the wall socket as mine was grounded just fine. in a large industrial wiring there could be a potential difference between equipment if you are using multiple outlets. (I have seen as much as 5vac potential difference between "ground" in different receptacles. "rare" in average residential homes)in most cases this is not a problem in a residential wiring, as the grounds are wired together at the fuse/breaker box, and there should be an earth ground rod somewhere near the electrical input to the building. if you are in an old 2 wire home you may want to have it grounded up to newer codes. the motor... » Read More in a large industrial wiring there could be a potential difference between equipment if you are using multiple outlets. (I have seen as much as 5vac potential difference between "ground" in different receptacles. "rare" in average residential homes)in most cases this is not a problem in a residential wiring, as the grounds are wired together at the fuse/breaker box, and there should be an earth ground rod somewhere near the electrical input to the building. if you are in an old 2 wire home you may want to have it grounded up to newer codes. the motor has a connection so you can add an earth ground to it , but this may not be necessary. I only plugged it into the wall socket as mine was grounded just fine. « Show Less
1688346
It is always recommended to ground the unit, the gen. has a ground lug, ground wire and rod not included
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Yes, grounding will be necessary. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
876783
Seems like something is mis-wired. The transfer switches should never allow power to go either from the generator to the incoming power line, or vice-versa. The switches operate closed-open-closed, never connected to both sides at the same time. This is a dangerous condition.A spark could also occur if the generator was running when the cord was unplugged, but you say it was OFF.
2151554
It is perfectly true that the generator has to be wired before you plug stuff in
1399745
This is a power pick-up one line only, solution. Any item needing grounding can be grounded nearby it's location if you do not want to run two wires to the fuse block.. If its for a phone you may want to find a fuse location that is powered even when engine is off. Good Luck!
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I grounded it using a three foot rod of rebar from home depot. Pounded the rod into the ground and attached it to the generator using medium gauge wire. Stripped the ends of the wire which I attached to the generator at a bolt on the frame and to the rod using a small hose clamp.
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No, the frame is not grounded. There is a ground lug on the control panel where they suggest you attach a minimum #12 ground wire which in turn should be connected to your home power panel ground rod, a driven ground rod, or to a cold water pipe. Placing it on concrete blocks has no bearing on it's being grounded. I made up a 15' section of #12 insulated ground wire and permanently attached it to the ground lug with a soldered-on eye lug, then twisted and soldered the other end so that I can attach it to an adjacent ground source (with vice grips is handy).