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I checked and neutral is bonded to ground at the gen. I e-mailed my electrition to see if this created an issue with how they installed the cut over switch..
Thanks,
Andy..
So the issue isn't having 2 earth grounds, it's having 2 neutral to ground bonds within the same system...correct..? I would still connect the ground cable running from the power inlet to the generator frame that is also connected to a grounding rod at the generator, but the neutral post should...
Ike, thanks for that info.. The electrician who did my setup was in a big hurry and I think he didn't pay attention to the fact that I had it hooked up to a ground rod. I also think he was new..
It all makes complete sense. These were designed to be used in the field where the generator was...
#1 - Have an electrician install a disconnect switch and power inlet box & cable.
#2 - Have everything correctly grounded. Use a grounding rod at the generator.
The voltage adjustment knob to the far right is to fine tune the voltage.
Put a volt meter on the 110 outlet and you can fine tune...
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