Safest procedure for maintaining portable lighting equipment.

• A. Connect each light to the generator one at a time
• B. Connect all lights to generator at once
• C. Use generator without load when cleaning
• D. Disconnect ground before servicing

Answer: (A)

Energize and test the lighting load one unit at a time. Connecting each light to the generator separately keeps the total demand within what the generator can safely supply, makes it easy to verify each connection, and allows you to isolate any faulty fixture or cord without affecting the whole setup. This approach also reduces the risk of overheating, trip-outs, or surges that could occur if all lights were connected at once. Running the generator with no load for cleaning isn’t a reliable safety practice and can lead to voltage instability or overheating over time, while disconnecting the ground during servicing removes a critical safety path. Keep power controlled and isolate work to one fixture at a time for the safest maintenance.