Transcription of Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators
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Frame of a Portable generator need not begrounded (connected to earth) and that theframe may serve as the ground (in place ofthe earth): The generator supplies only equipmentmounted on the generator and/or cord- and plug-connected equipment throughreceptacles mounted on the generator, (f)(3)(i)(A), and The noncurrent-carrying metal parts ofequipment (such as the fuel tank, the inter-nal combustion engine, and the generator shousing) are bonded to the generatorframe, and the equipment Grounding con-ductor terminals (of the power receptaclesthat are a part of [mounted on] the genera-tor) are bonded to the generator frame, (f)(3)(i)(B).
as residences, offices, shops and trailers. Safe Work Practices • Maintain and operate portable generators in accordance with the manufacturer’s use and safety instructions. • Never attach a portable generator directly to the electrical system of a structure (home, office or trailer) unless the genera-tor has a properly installed open ...
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