Brian,
See the operators manual page 11: This WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded
neutral and over-current protection. NFPA 70 refers to this
as a “separately derived system.” When connecting it to a
building, a transfer switch specifically designed for GFCI, and
bonded neutral generators is required. Please consult a licensed electrician for your particular application.
Call us crazy, but we just want you to get the right generator. We provide, where possible and applicable, our competitors’ model that is comparable with our own. If there isn’t a comparable product, we’ll tell you why.
Question
Bill –
Does the unit charge the starting battery when the engine is running?
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Dale Riebel –
Bill,
Yes, the Honda engine has an engine charging system when the engine is running.
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Brian –
I was considering one of these (WL1200HE) for home backup thru a transfer switch. Can the neutral be un-bonded?
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Dale Riebel –
Brian,
See the operators manual page 11: This WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded
neutral and over-current protection. NFPA 70 refers to this
as a “separately derived system.” When connecting it to a
building, a transfer switch specifically designed for GFCI, and
bonded neutral generators is required. Please consult a licensed electrician for your particular application.
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