North Star 10000 PPG owner manual PRE-START Preparations, Extension Cords, Load Requirements

Running the generator under these conditions may result in damage to the generator stator as well as the motor windings. Because the heavy surge of current is required for only an instant, the generator will not be damaged if it can bring the motor up to speed in a few seconds. If difficulties in starting a motor are experienced, turn off all other electrical loads and if possible reduce the load on the electric motor.

EXTENSION CORDS

When electric power is to be provided to various loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords can be used. These cords should be sized to allow for distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop between the set and point of use is held to a minimum.

Current/Pow er		Maximum Extension Cord Length
Amps	Load	#10	#12	#14	#16
at	(watts)	Ga.	Ga.	Ga.	Ga.
240V		Cord	Cord	Cord	Cord
10	2400	250’	150’	100’	75’
20	4800	125’	75’	50’	25’
30	7200	60’	35’	25’	10’
40	9600	30’	15’	10’	*
50	12000	15’	*	*	*

*Not recommended

CAUTION: Equipment damage may result from the low voltage caused by using an extension cord with a small wire size.

For Determining Generator Load Requirements

Device	Running Watts
Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)	1700 (a)
Battery Charger (20 Amp)	500
Belt Sander (3”)	1000
Chain Saw	1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2”)	900
Coffee Maker	1000
Compressor (1 HP)	2000 (a)
Compressor (3/4 HP)	1800 (a)
Compressor (1/2 HP)	1400 (a)
Curling Iron	700
Dishwasher	1200
Edge Trimmer	500
Electric Nail Gun	1200
Electric Range (one element)	1500
Electric Skillet	1250
Furnace Fan (1/3 HP)	1200 (a)
Freezer	800 (b)
Hair Dryer	1200
Hand Drill (1”)	1100
Hand Drill (1/2”)	875
Hand Drill (3/8”)	500
Hand Drill (1/4”)	250
Hedge Trimmer	450
Home Computer	150

Load Requirements, continued

Impact Wrench	500
Jet Pump	800
Lawn Mower	1200
Light Bulb	100
Microwave Oven	700
Milk Cooler	1100 (a)
Oil Burner on Furnace	300
Oil Fired Space Htr (140,000 Btu)	400
Oil Fired Space Htr (85,000 Btu)	225
Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu)	150
Oven	4500
Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)	600 (a)
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld)	150
Radio	200
Refrigerator	600 (b)
Slow Cooker	200
Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)	2800 (a)
Submersible Pump (1 HP)	2000 (a)
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)	1500 (a)
Table Saw (10”)	2000 (a)
Television	500
Toaster	1000
Vacuum cleaner	250
VCR	70
Water Heater	3000
Weed Trimmer	500

(a)Hard-starting motors require 3 to 5 times the rated running watts.

(b)These loads may require up to 15 minutes to restart due to their normal build up of compressor head pressure.

NOTE: For extremely hard to start loads such as air conditioners and air compressors, consult the equipment dealer to determine the maximum wattage.

PRE-START PREPARATIONS

Your generator has been thoroughly tested prior to shipment from the factory. A factory test report has been included with this manual. However, damage can occur during shipping, so be sure to check for damaged parts or loose or missing nuts and bolts. If the aforementioned problems occur, call Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810.

GROUNDING - All units must be grounded. Drive a 3/4” or 1” copper pipe or rod into the ground close to the machine. The pipe/rod must penetrate moist earth. Connect an approved ground clamp to the pipe. Run a 10 Ga. wire from the clamp to the generator grounding screw located on the generator head. Do not connect to a water pipe or a ground used by a radio system.

CAUTION: The engine has been shipped without oil. Fill the crankcase with oil before trying to start. Low oil shutdown prevents your generator from starting without sufficient oil.

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