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This unit is equipped with a grounding terminal for your protection.
Always complete the ground path from the unit to an external ground
source as instructed in the following page.
The unit is a potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry. Keep
the unit dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions. To protect from
moisture, operate it on a dry surface under an open, canopy-like
structure. Dry your hands if wet before touching the unit.
Plug appliances directly into the unit. Or, use a heavy duty, outdoor-rated
extension cord that is rated (in watts or amps) at least equal to the sum of
the connected appliance loads. Check that the entire cord is free of cuts
or tears and that the plug has all three prongs, especially a grounding pin.
NEVER try to power house wiring by plugging the unit into a wall outlet,
a practice known as “back feeding”. This is an extremely dangerous
practice that presents an electrocution risk to utility workers and
neighbors served by the same utility transformer. It also bypasses some
of the built-in household circuit protection devices.
If you must connect the unit to the house wiring to power appliances,
have a qualified electrician install the appropriate equipment in
accordance with local electrical codes. Or, check with your utility
company to see if it can install an appropriate power transfer switch.
For power outages, permanently installed stationary units are better
suited for providing backup power to the home. Even a properly
connected portable unit can become overloaded. This may result in
overheating or stressing the unit components, possibly leading to a unit
failure.
