BE I2000L Manuel page 5

SAFETY
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
These generators are equipped with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters) 120V duplex receptacles for protection against the hazards
of electrical shock from defective attachments such as tools, cords,
and cables.
WARNING
• The GFCI may not function unless the generator is properly
grounded. Follow the correct procedure specified in the section
labeled GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
A GFCI is a device that interrupts electricity from either the utility or
generator by means of a special type of circuit breaker that determines if
a current flow to the ground occurs.
A GFCI can be used only with generators that have the neutral wire
internally bonded to the frame, and the frame properly grounded to the
earth. A GFCI will not work on generators that do not have the neutral
wire bonded to the frame, or on generators which have not been properly
grounded. All BE generators have internally bonded ground wires.
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This product has been designed with internal grounding or floating
bonded neutral. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock.
DANGER
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electrocution.
Check with a qualified electrician for your local
requirements if you are in doubt as to whether the unit
is properly grounded.
• This generator is equipped with a grounding terminal for added
protection. Using the ground path from the generator to an external
ground source as instructed in the section labeled "Grounding
Instructions" in the Preparation section of this manual can be
necessary. Please consult a qualified electrician for local regulations.
• The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry.
Keep the generator 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
generator.
• Plug appliances directly into the generator. 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 the house wiring by plugging the generator 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 generator to the house wiring to power
appliances, have a qualified electrician install the appropriate
equipment in accordance with local electrical codes.
SAFETY
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