Grounding The Generator; Neutral To Frame Grounding; Connecting Electrical Loads - Generac XG Serie Manuel D'entretien

Operation
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that
apply to the intended use of the generator.
Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the
local agency having jurisdiction:
• In some areas, generators are required to be registered with
local utility companies.
• If the generator is used at a construction site, there may be
additional regulations which must be observed.
Connecting to a Building's Electrical System
Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system
must be made by a qualified electrician. The connection must
isolate the generator power from utility power or other alternative
power sources and must comply with all applicable laws and
electrical codes.

2.5.2 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

The National Electrical Code requires that the
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frame and external electrically conductive parts
of this generator be properly connected to an
approved earth ground.
Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of
the unit (Figure 7). For that purpose, connecting a No. 10 AWG
(American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug
and to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding rod (electrode)
provides adequate protection against electrical shock. However,
local codes may vary widely. Consult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in the area.
Proper grounding of the generator will help prevent electrical
shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the generator or in
connected electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate
static electricity, which often builds up in ungrounded devices.
Figure 7 – Generator Ground Location
XG6500 & XG7000
GROUND LOCATION
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2.5.3 NEUTRAL TO FRAME GROUNDING

If service work is performed on the alternator, DO NOT discard
the white jumper wires from the terminal block to the alternator
ground, located on the rear bearing carrier. Always make sure
the wires are properly connected before using the generator after
alternator service work is done (Figure 8).
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NEUTRAL TO FRAME GROUND XG6500

2.5.4 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS

XG8000
DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt receptacles.
GROUND
DO NOT connect 3 phase loads to the generator.
LOCATION
DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 Volt AC, single
phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
Failure to reconnect these wires may create a
potential shock hazard when the generator is
running!
Figure 8 – Neutral to Frame Ground
NEUTRAL TO FRAME GROUND
XG7000 & 8000
DO NOT DISCARD
THESE WIRES!
DO NOT DISCARD
THESE WIRES!