Electrical, Extension Cord Cable Size

ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.

Current in	Load in Watts			Maximum Allowable Cord Length
Amperes	At 120V	At 240V	#8 Wire	#10 Wire	#12 Wire	#14 Wire	#16 Wire

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.	50 ft.

15	1800	3600		150 ft.	100 ft.	65 ft.
20	2400	4800	175 ft.	125 ft.	75 ft.

25	3000	6000	150 ft.	100 ft.

30	3600	7200	125 ft.	65 ft.

40	4800	9600	90 ft.

ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while start- ing. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start “Code G” electric motors; however, if an electric motor fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.

Motor Size (H.P.)	Running Watts	Watts Required to Start Motor
Motor Size (H.P.)	Running Watts	Repulsion Induction	Capacitor	Split Phase
		Repulsion Induction	Capacitor	Split Phase
1/8	275	600	850	1200

1/6	275	600	850	2050

1/4	400	850	1050	2400

1/3	450	975	1350	2700

1/2	600	1300	1800	3600

3/4	850	1900	2600	—

1	1100	2500	3300	—

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER

The 20 amp, 120 volt receptacles on the generator are pro- tected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), which guards against the hazards of ground fault currents. An example of ground fault current is the current that would flow through a person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.

GFCI receptacles do not protect against short circuits, overloads, or shocks.

The GFCI receptacles can be tested with the TEST and RESET buttons.

Perform this test monthly to ensure proper operation of the GFCI. If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, test the GFCI receptacle before each use.

RESET BUTTON

TEST BUTTON

To test:

 Depress the TEST button. This should cause the Reset button to pop out.

 To restore power, depress the RESET button.	Fig. 1

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HG6000 specifications

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