Echo EGi-4000 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

LOCATE GENERATOR AT LEAST 20 FT. (6 M)* AWAY TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE GETTING INSIDE THE HOME
* Minimum distance as recommended by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/co). Your specific
home and/or wind conditions may require additional distance.
Exhaust (CO)
Direct exhaust AWAY
from all windows, doors,
and vents.
Grounding the Generator
If this generator will be used only with cord and plug-connected
equipment, National Electric Code does not require that the unit be
grounded. However, other methods of using the generator may require
grounding to reduce the risk of shock or electrocution. Consult a quali-
fied electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction
for local codes or ordinances to find out if grounding is needed in your
situation before using the generator.
When grounding is required, the nut and ground terminal on the frame
are used to connect the generator to a suitable ground source. The
ground path should be made with #8 size wire. Connect the terminal
of the ground wire between the lock washer and the nut, and tighten
the nut fully. Connect the other end of the wire securely to a suitable
ground source that is in contact with the soil for a minimum distance
of 8 ft. (2.4 m).
The National Electric Code contains several practical ways in which to
establish a good ground source. If a steel or iron rod is used, it should
be at least 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) diameter, and if a nonferrous rod is used,
it should be at least 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter and be listed as material for grounding. If a rock bottom is en-
countered before reaching a depth of 8 ft. (2.4 m), drive the ground rod in at an angle of up to 45°. If the rock
bottom is again encountered, the rod can be buried in a trench that is at least 30 in. (75 cm) deep. In all cases,
the upper end of the grounding rod should either be flush with (or below) the ground or must be otherwise
protected from physical damage.
All electrical tools and appliances operated from this generator must be properly grounded by use of a third
wire or be "Double Insulated."
It is recommended to:
1. Use electrical devices with 3-prong grounded plugs.
2. Use an extension cord intended for outdoor use with a 3-pole receptacle and a 3-prong plug at opposite
ends to ensure continuity of the ground protection from the generator to the appliance.
Check and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations relating to grounding specifications.
Consult a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood
or if in doubt as to whether the generator is properly grounded.
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KEEP AT LEAST
20 FT. (6 M)
Only use OUTSIDE and
FAR AWAY from windows,
doors, and vents.
WARNING
AWAY
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CO Detector
in Living Areas
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