DeVillbiss Air Power Company D25572 Obtaining Electricity from the Generator, Extension Cords

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OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM THE GENERATOR

There are basically 2 ways to obtain electricity from a generator:

1.Use of extension cords directly from the generator to the appliance, lights, tools, etc.

2.Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed directly to the main electrical supply outside of house.

EXTENSION CORDS

When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that accepts the tool's plug MUST be used in order to reduce the risk of electrical shock. A cord of adequate size must be used. Using the following chart to determine the minimum wire size required.

Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart

Cord

Wire Gauge

 

Length

Size

Amperage

0 to 100 ft.

12 ga.

*Up to 20 ampdraw

 

 

 

0 to 100 ft.

10 ga.

Up to 30 amp draw

*NOTE: When amperage exceeds 20 amp; a 12 gauge extension cord should not be used for long distances.

An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded.

Repair or replace damaged extension cords immediately.

DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH

Potential hazards exist when a portable electric generator is connected to the main electrical supply coming into the house.

It is at that point that the electrical generator could feed back into the utility company's system causing possible electrocution of workers who are repairing the electrical lines.

To avoid back feeding of electricity into utility systems, a double-throw transfer switch must be installed between the generator and utility power. The Double- Throw Transfer Switch should be installed by a licensed electrician and in com- pliance with all state and local electrical codes. (When installing a Double-

Throw Transfer Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.)

The electrician should also install a sub-panel to isolate the circuits you would want to use during an emergency or electrical power outage. Your generator will not be large enough to handle the load of all the lights, appliances, TV, etc. at one time. To select which items to run during the electrical power outage, see Wattage Calculation section in this manual.

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Contents Generator Consumer Safety Information Consumer General and Service InformationRisk of Electrocution and Fire Safety Guidelines / DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions When installing a DoubleGenerator in rain When damagedRisk of Electrocution and Fire OperationConfined Area Risk of FireUnit Indoors or in ANY Risk of Unsafe Operation Risk of Breathing Inhalation HazardRisk of HOT Surfaces Risk from Lifting Risk of Moving PartsGrounding the Generator AssemblyTypical Installation of Battery Remove Generator from CartonFor GBE4010 and GBFE6010 Extension Cords Double Throw Transfer SwitchObtaining Electricity from the Generator Operation Recoil start/Pull start To Start the EngineStopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Customer Responsibilities TableGenerator Generator MaintenanceStorage Engine PreparationStarting Watts Battery Electric Start Units onlyWattage Calculations Determining Wattage RequirementsStarting Wattage Requirements Application GuideAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorStart Troubleshooting GuideResponsibility of Original Purchaser initial User Limited WarrantyCall 1-800-888-2468 EXT Quick Facts

D25572 specifications

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