is it necessary to ground the generator? how?
994651
I have never grounded my generator. It is grounded to the frame by the manufacturer. Unless your local municipality requires it I don't see the need. HOWEVER, if you set it up improperly by choosing not to connect it to the house by use of a transfer switch or other isolating equipment you can cause a major problem and fire at the generator. What I am saying is never back feed it into the house, you are just looking for problems.Having said all that it can be grounded by driving a grounding stake deep into the ground and attaching it to the grounding lug on the generator's frame.
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.
994653
I have never grounded my generator. It is grounded to the frame by the manufacturer. Unless your local municipality requires it I don't see the need. HOWEVER, if you set it up improperly by choosing not to connect it to the house by use of a transfer switch or other isolating equipment you can cause a major problem and fire at the generator. What I am saying is never back feed it into the house, you are just looking for problems. Having said all that it can be grounded by driving a grounding stake deep into the ground and attaching it to the grounding lug on the generator's frame.
1400670
It's a three prong plug, so if concerned about safety; yes it needs a ground (three prong outlet). As far as dedicated circuit, its powerful, but not like an big industrial motor, so dedicated circuit is not needed.
2025778
Are you plugging this into the generator? I don't see why it wouldn't work...
419496
For any generator you will have to buy a output power cord. It has standard 115V and 220 v. output plugs. If you use for your house, you may want to ground generator too.
826388
I installed this on a motorhome that has a series wired 12v system from 2 6v batteries. If by negative grounded you mean grounding to the negative terminal on the battery, I have had no problems.
1448726
Because I have had a past exp. Of over loading my generator which caused my generator to blow out its circuit breaker. I now always attach a independent ground directly to my generator.
282364
no. there is no ground connection to the anteenae itself. it grounds thru your electrical outlet. if you have a splitter make sure you have a ground to that if it outdoors.
2172214
i would definetly use a surge protecter, some generators have them but i dont think this one has one
1554729
We just plug it into an outlet. It has never blown a fuse doing it that way. We've never used a generator.
1810994
The timer does not have a ground terminal. It is UL approved, so evidently it is double insulated and does not require one. If you would still like to ground the case, make a small loop in the end of the ground wire and insert it under one of the mounting tabs around the screw hole before you screw the timer to the electrical box.
1383857
If you have a connection through you breaker box that would be your circuit protection. If you are getting your power directly from the generator use a good quality surge strip ( if I was connecting directly from the generator). It's a great unit. I have my generator connected directly into the house circuits and to save wattage I replaced all of my light bulbs through out the house with LED bulbs
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.
1891911
Yes - it will be grounded to the house ground. But you will have a double neutral bond unless you disconnect the bond at the gen (see the manual) or use neutral switching transfer panel (still works though).Used as standalone not connected to house it is recommended to use a grounding rod even though it is neutral bonded.
724289
You need a grounding rod that doesn't come with it. I got mine from a local tractor supply company. Hook the negative to the grounding rod, drive the grounding rod into the ground by the power unit, use the postive side for the electric fence, route around the fence where you need it, it does not need to hook back up to the unit or ground. you will need fence post insulator for the wire so it is not grounded out.
417030
I think it does not need it. But instructions say ground wire is highly recommended. My take: since there is circuitry imbedded in the unit, the ground keeps it from getting fried. I wouldn't install without ground.
875303
If there is no grounding lug in the housing then no. This unit is insulated and does not need grounding.
174267
I would not recommend doing so. Removing the grounding prong can result in an electrical hazard.