DCA-600SSV Manual - Multiquip Inc.

DCA-600SSV — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONGenerator GroundingTo guard against electrical shock and possible damage tothe equipment, it is important to provide a good EARTHground.Article 250 (Grounding) of the National Electrical Code(NEC) provides guide lines for proper grounding and specifiesthat the cable ground shall be connected to the groundingsystem of the building as close to the point of cable entryas practical.The following safety recommendations should also befollowed:■ ALWAYS make sure generator is properly grounded.■ NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground.■ ALWAYS make sure that electrical circuits are properlygrounded per the National Electrical Code (NEC) andlocal codes before operating generator. Severe injury orDEATH! by electrocution can result from operating anungrounded generator.■ ALWAYS be sure to use the ground terminal (green wire)when connecting a load to the U,V, and W outputterminal lugs.Electrical Safety■ ALWAYS have a qualified electrician perform thegenerator wiring installation.■ ALWAYS make sure generator installation is accordancewith the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codesbefore operating generator.■ NEVER use a defective or frayed power cable. Checkthe cable for cuts in the insulation.■ NEVER use a extension cord that is frayed or damagedwhere the insulation has been cut.■ ALWAYS make certain that proper extension cord hasbeen selected for the job. See Table 5.■ NEVER power cables or cords lay in water.■ NEVER stand in water while AC power from the generatoris being transfer to a load.DANGER - ELECTROCUTION HAZARDSDuring operation of this generator, thereexists the possibility of electrocution,electrical shock or burn, which can causesevere bodily harm or even DEATH!To avoid these hazards:NEVER use damaged or worn cables when connectingequipment to the generator. Make sure power connectingcables are securely connected to the generator’s outputterminals, insufficient tightening of the terminal connectionsWETmay cause damage to the generatorHANDSand electrical shock.NEVER grab or touch a live powercord with wet hands.NEVER touch output terminalsduring operation. This is extremelydangerous. ALWAYS stop themachine and place the circuitbreaker in the OFF position whencontact with the output terminals isrequired.Backfeed to a utility system cancause electrocution and orproperty damage. DO NOT connectto any building's electrical systemexcept through an approved deviceor after building main switch isopened. ALWAYS have a licensedelectrician perform the installationPOWERCORD(POWER ON)U N VDCA-600SSV — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/13/09) — PAGE 11