DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 11
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
POWER
CORD
(POWER ON)
WET
HANDS
During operation of this generator, there
exists the possibility of
which can cause
or even
To avoid these hazards:
NEVER
use damaged or worn cables when connecting
equipment to the generator. Make sure power connecting
cables are securely connected to the generator’s output
terminals, insufficient tightening of the terminal connections
may cause damage to the generator
and electrical shock.
NEVER
grab or touch a live power
cord with wet hands.
NEVER
touch output terminals
during operation. This is extremely
dangerous.
ALWAYS
stop the
machine and place the circuit
breaker in the
OFF
position when
contact with the output terminals is
required.
Backfeed to a utility system can
cause
and or
property damage.
DO NOT
connect
to any building's electrical system
except through an approved device
or after building main switch is
opened.
ALWAYS
have a licensed
electrician perform the installation
DANGER - ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS
Generator Grounding
To guard against electrical shock and possible damage to
the equipment, it is important to provide a good
EARTH
ground.
Article 250 (Grounding) of the
(NEC) provides guide lines for proper grounding and specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
The following safety recommendations should also be
followed:
■
ALWAYS
make sure generator is properly grounded.
■
NEVER
use gas piping as an electrical ground.
■
ALWAYS
make sure that electrical circuits are properly
per the
(NEC) and
local codes before operating generator. Severe
or
by electrocution can result from operating an
ungrounded generator.
■
ALWAYS
be sure to use the ground terminal (green wire)
when connecting a load to the U,V, and W output
terminal lugs.
Electrical Safety
■
ALWAYS
have a qualified electrician perform the
generator wiring installation.
■
ALWAYS
make sure generator installation is accordance
with the
(NEC) and local codes
before operating generator.
■
NEVER
use a defective or frayed power cable. Check
the cable for cuts in the insulation.
■
NEVER
use a extension cord that is frayed or damaged
where the insulation has been cut.
■
ALWAYS
make certain that proper extension cord has
been selected for the job. See Table 6.
■
NEVER
power cables or cords
r.
■
NEVER
while AC power from the
generator is being transfer to a load.
Summary of Contents for DCA180SSJU WHISPERWATT SERIES
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