Kipor Sinemaster generator earth

Josh940 · Nov 6, 2015

I have the above 3.0 kVA generator to power a caravan and I am unsure about the earthing requirements. After reading the manual and the HSE guidance I am of the opinion that it is a floating earth and an external earth rod is not necessary. If anyone knows any different or has any advice, it would be much appreciated and most welcome.

Darkwood · Nov 6, 2015

Hi, welcome to the forum, I have approved this for the general forum until Admin' is online where it may be relocated to the DIY section. This will not effect any postings already made.

Spoon · Nov 10, 2015

Hi Josh, welcome to the forum.
If you look at page 11 of the manual you will see a section on Generator Use. It states "To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be grounded. Connect a length of heavy wire between the generator's ground terminal and an external ground source."
Also on page 4 on the section Control Panel you will see a Grounding Terminal.
Hope this helps out a bit.

http://www.kiporpowersystem.eu/DownLoad/2012042608063967.pdf