General Inspection Prior to Operation
This generator has been thoroughly inspected and accepted prior to shipment from the factory. However, be sure to check for damaged parts or components, or loose nuts and bolts, which could have occurred in transit.
GLW-180H — PRE-SETUP
Circuit Breaker
To protect the generator from an overload, a
Ground
The nut and ground terminal on the generator should always be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground. The ground path should be of #8 size wire.
Connect the terminal of the ground wire between the lock washer and the nut at the base of the generator and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground wire to a grounding rod as shown in Figure 3.
Extension Cable
When electric power is to be provided to various tools or loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords are normally used. Cables should be sized to allow for distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop between the generator and point of use (load) is held to a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 2 ) as a guide for selecting the proper extension cable size.
Table 2. Extension Cable Selection (60 Hz, Single Phase Operation)
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Amperes | At 120 | #10 Wire |
| #12 Wire |
| #14 Wire |
| #16 Wire |
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2.5 | 300 | 1000 ft. |
| 600 ft. |
| 375 ft. |
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5 | 600 | 500 ft. |
| 300 ft. |
| 200 ft. |
| 125 ft. |
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7.5 | 900 | 350 ft. |
| 200 ft. |
| 125 ft. |
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10 | 1200 | 250 ft. |
| 150 ft. |
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15 | 1800 | 150 ft. |
| 100 ft. |
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20 | 2400 | 125 ft. |
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