Transcription of Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators
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Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators
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).
ance manufacturer’s supplied cords. Use heavy-duty extension cords that contain a grounding conductor (3-wire flexible cord and 3-pronged cord connectors). • Proper grounding and bonding are a means to prevent shocks and electrocutions. • Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
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