Specifications
Electrical Shock Warning
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Electricity can kill you.
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Installation should be preformed by a certified electrician. Improper installation can
result in electrical shock and death.
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Follow all electrical safety code for your area. Consult an electrical safety inspector
or electrician.
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Do NOT hook up any generator to a buildings electrical system without the proper
use and installation of a transfer switch installed by a qualified electrician.
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Keep the generator dry.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use it in the rain or snow. Your
generator should be protected from the elements
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Do not allow children or non-qualified persons to operate this generator.
Operator Responsibility
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Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency
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Understand the proper operation and maintenance procedure before using it
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Be sure anyone using the generator receive proper instruction
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Keep away from children and animals
Connections to a building 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,
and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. A CSA or UL approved
transfer switch is recommended. Improper connections to a building's electrical system
can allow electrical current from the generator to back feed into the utility lines. Such
back feed may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines
during a power outage. When utility power is restored, the generator may explode, burn,
or cause fires in the building's electrical system. You are required to check local
regulations for proper registration, use and procedures for generators. The ground
terminal can be used to earth the generator or bond the frame of the generator to the
frame of a vehicle, but only if it is required by local law or electrical code. Before using
the ground terminal consult a qualified electrician or electrical inspector for regulations
in your area.
Generator ground circuits
Bonding the neutral wire to ground is required on some construction sites. Industrial
Generators provide neutral bonding. Some models are neutral bonded which allows the
industrial generator to pass Occupational Safety and Health Administration job site
inspections. Portable generators have a system ground that connects generator frame
AGI6500DE & AGI6500SDE Operator / Owners Manual Version 11.4
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