The instructions (below) that came with my new 5500w portable generator says to install a ground rod at least 24" deep.
I'm going to be using it to power my welding machine, power tools, air compressor, etc. from the back of my farm trailer, wherever it's needed.
Maybe I've led a sheltered life, but I never heard of this before. I guess it makes sense, but I've never known anyone that's actually pounded in a ground rod before using their generator.
Also, you don't see guys with Miller Bobcats in the back of their trucks pounding in ground rods where they're working.
Is this just the manufacturer covering himself, or is this actually written as code?
Grounding The Generator:
GROUNDING TERMINAL(9)#6 AWG GROUNDING WIRE(NOT INCLUDED) GROUNDING ROD(NOT INCLUDED)
FIGURE B
Note: It is recommended that only a licensed electrician perform this procedure.
Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding Terminal (9) on the Generator to a grounding rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the Generator. (See Figure B.)
I'm going to be using it to power my welding machine, power tools, air compressor, etc. from the back of my farm trailer, wherever it's needed.
Maybe I've led a sheltered life, but I never heard of this before. I guess it makes sense, but I've never known anyone that's actually pounded in a ground rod before using their generator.
Also, you don't see guys with Miller Bobcats in the back of their trucks pounding in ground rods where they're working.
Is this just the manufacturer covering himself, or is this actually written as code?
Grounding The Generator:
GROUNDING TERMINAL(9)#6 AWG GROUNDING WIRE(NOT INCLUDED) GROUNDING ROD(NOT INCLUDED)
FIGURE B
Note: It is recommended that only a licensed electrician perform this procedure.
Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding Terminal (9) on the Generator to a grounding rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the Generator. (See Figure B.)