If the unit is connected through a transfer switch to the entrance panel, is it satisfactorily grounded?
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.
1891912
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.
1469922
I would not ---- it is grounded but it is not built to be exposed to the elements.If it was under some cover like a porch or covered section of a lanai it might be functional but will reduce its useful life.Be very sure in ALL cases you have a properly protected, rated, and grounded GFI outlet!!!
110799
Will work as long as proper ground. Instructions state the item will not function if not properly grounded.
1393015
Yes. Assuming your electrical system is negative grounded, you're just gonna use this to open and close the ground side of the circuit. Much like most switches when you open the car door and the dome light comes on
823639
I'm not having grounding noise issues. Are you sure the feeding devices are properly grounded?
1069009
To be perfectly honest im not too savvy with electrical but I know it does have the ground that plugs into the wall. I have had no problems witth it
1880068
cable still needs to be grounded, outside of cable plug (gold plated part) acts as ground
236754
that would have to be answered by a qualified electrician , mine was hard wired direct to the panel box
991616
As long as the mat is plugged into the ground outlet or attached to the metal of the power supply which is plugged in but turned off, you should be ready to go. The only way it wouldn't be grounded is if the mat was not connected to the outlet in some way. By the way, don't forget to get an anti static wrist band or else you can still damage your equipment
1647834
The chassis has a slot where a 110/220 switch could be populated, however my unit does not have a switch installed and it is covered by a "Input 104V-127V, 60Hz" label. If my unit breaks I will take it open and check for an extra set of windings on the transformer but right now it is working and I do not have time to take on that extra task.
600331
I put it on my main panel. I have a manual transfer switch and a whole house breaker in "front" of my main panel, and I connected this to two adjacent 20-amp breakers, so it is working on both phases (every other breaker in my GE panel box is on alternating phases). It has been working beautifully for over a year now.
719522
Yes, you can install it without the ground wire. Just leave the ground (green) terminal on the switch un-connected.
694954
That is accurate. I had our unit plugged into the bottom outlet in our basement. I was able to use the top outlet without any trouble.
654770
Depends on what you call "properly". Yes it will work as a GFCI but as the other answer already noted, there will be no ground. Inside the box are stickers. One of which indicates that the GFCI is NOT GROUNDED. You will need to attach this sticker to the GFCI. The GFCI part of the receptacle will work to monitor current differences between the hot (black) and the neutral (white) wires but there will be ground connection to protect against grounds to "earth". It is generally recognized as a proper way to convert 2 prong receptacles with no ground conductor to a 3 prong receptacle. Check with your local code enforcement office for regulations in your area. Depends on what you call "properly". Yes it will work as a GFCI but as the other answer already noted, there will be no ground. Inside the box are stickers. One of which indicates that the GFCI is NOT GROUNDED. You will need to attach this sticker to the GFCI. The GFCI part of the receptacle will work to monitor current differences between the hot (black) and the neutral (white) wires but there will be ground connection to protect against grounds to "earth". It is generally recognized as a proper way to convert 2 prong receptacles with no ground conductor to a 3 prong... » Read More Depends on what you call "properly". Yes it will work as a GFCI but as the other answer already noted, there will be no ground. Inside the box are stickers. One of which indicates that the GFCI is NOT GROUNDED. You will need to attach this sticker to the GFCI. The GFCI part of the receptacle will work to monitor current differences between the hot (black) and the neutral (white) wires but there will be ground connection to protect against grounds to "earth". It is generally recognized as a proper way to convert 2 prong receptacles with no ground conductor to a 3 prong receptacle. Check with your local code enforcement office for regulations in your area. « Show Less
693806
yes you really should ground the system otherwise you will have a floating neutral situation which is not very good for most power sensitive appliances etc.
875303
If there is no grounding lug in the housing then no. This unit is insulated and does not need grounding.
1725385
No, if your outlets have the little tunnel looking hole, that is the ground. An you receive the device to check the ground.