Chicago Electric 90300 manual Electrical Precautions

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Electrical Precautions:

1.All connections and conduits from the Generator to the load must only be installed by trained and licensed electricians, and in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal electrical codes and standards, and other regulations where applicable.

2.The Generator must be properly earth-grounded by a licensed electrician in accordance with all relevant electrical codes and standards before operation.

3.If an extension cord (not included) is used, make sure to use only UL® approved cords having the correct gauge and length. (See Figure A.)

FIGURE A

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXTENSION CORD GAUGE – 120/ 240 VOLT

NAMEPLATE

 

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH

 

AMPERES

 

 

 

 

 

(At Full Load)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 - 25

25 - 50

50 -100

100 – 150

150– 200

 

 

Feet

Feet

Feet

Feet

Feet

0 - 5

16

16

16

12

12

5.1

- 8

16

16

14

10

-

8.1 - 12

14

14

12

-

-

12.1

- 15

12

12

10

-

-

15.1

- 20

10

10

10

-

-

4.Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water, or on wet or soggy ground.

5.Do not touch electrically energized parts of the Generator and interconnecting cables or conductors with any part of the body, or with any non-insulated

conductive object.

6.Connect the generator only to a load or electrical system (120 volt and 240 volt) that is compatible with the electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the Generator.

7.Before servicing equipment powered by the Generator, disconnect the equipment from its power input.

8.Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace any wiring where the insulation is cracked, cut, abraded or otherwise degraded. Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or corroded. Keep terminals clean and tight.

9.Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.

10.Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents Generator For technical questions, please callUnpacking Product SpecificationsSave this Manual DescriptionGeneral Safety Rules Work AreaPersonal Safety Service Generator USE and CareSpecific Product Warnings and Precautions Industrial applications must follow Osha requirementsInstallation Precautions Fire And Explosion Precautions Mechanical PrecautionsChemical Precautions Noise PrecautionsElectrical Precautions Required Minimum Extension Cord Gauge 120/ 240 VoltInstallation Grounding the Generator General LocationGenerator Support and Mounting See Figure H,Operating Instructions Assembly Diagram onTo Install a Battery REV 12/04See Figure D Pre-Start ChecksSee Figure E See Figure F To Start The GeneratorSee Figure H Powering Tools And Equipment INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and Cleaning Please Read the Following CarefullyParts List Wiring Diagram Assembly Diagram
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