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Home Generators - Alpha Gen DCX3000 — Generator Grounding

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Before you start

  • To prevent injury, the generator must share a common ground with the enclosure service entrance.

Procedure

  1. Read and thoroughly understand the Engine Owner's Manual before operating this equipment.
  2. Before starting the generator, follow all instructions outlined in the BEFORE OPERATION section of the Engine Owner's Manual.
  3. Attach #8 AWG copper grounding wire between the generator grounding lug and the service entrance grounding bar, or directly to the utility grounding rod.

Specs & torque values

  • #8 AWG copper ground wire and clamps

Source: manual:Operation Manual 3.0kW Portable.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.