Multiquip GA-3.6RZ3 PRE-SETUP, General Inspection Prior to Operation, Circuit Breaker, Ground

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.

GA-3.6RZ3 — PRE-SETUP

Circuit Breaker

A 2-pole, 12.5 amp circuit breaker is provided on the control box to protect the generator from an overload. Make sure to switch the circuit breakers to the "OFF" position prior to starting the engine.

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 and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of this wire to a suitable ground.

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 proper cable size.

Table 2. Cable Selection (60 Hz, single phase operation)

Current	Load In Watts		Maximum Allowable Cable Length
in
	At 120	At 240	#10 Wire	#12 Wire	#14 Wire	#16 Wire
Amperes
	Volts	Volts
2.5	300	600	1000 ft.	600 ft.	375 ft.	250 ft.
5	600	1200	500 ft.	300 ft.	200 ft.	125 ft.
7.5	900	1800	350 ft.	200 ft.	125 ft.	100 ft.
10	1200	2400	250 ft.	150 ft.	100 ft.
15	1800	3600	150 ft.	100 ft.	65 ft.
20	2400	4800	125 ft.	75 ft.	50 ft.

CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage.

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