ACDelco AC-G0003 instruction manual AC NEMA L14-30plug and120V AC, Some Notes About Power Cords

Connect only electrical devices that are in good working order. Faulty devices or power cords present the risk of electrical shock. Immediately turn off and disconnect any device that commences to operate abnormally, sluggish or abruptly stops. Determine if the problem was the device or the rated load capacity of this generator has been exceeded.

NOTE: Plug appliances into the correct outlet. Connect standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz loads to the 120 Volt outlet. Connect 240/120Volt, single phase, 60Hz loads with a NEMA L14-30 plug only to the 240/120 Volt outlet. See Figure 8 for an illustration of these outlets.

Even though this ACDelco AC-G0003 Portable Generator has an overall rated wattage of 5000, do not attempt to draw more than 5400 Watts (20 A) from any ONE of the 120 Volt outlets. Draws higher than 5400 Watts (20 A) will damage this generator and void the warranty.

3. Switch the circuit breaker to the “on” position.

NOTE: While this generator is running, power is available from either the standard 120 Volt outlets or the 240/120 Volt NEMA outlet. Both 120 Volts and 240 Volts can be simultaneously drawn from this generator.

4.Turn on the connected electrical devices beginning with the device with the highest rated wattage requirement and then each additional device with the next lower rated wattage requirement.

Do not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to this generator.

Figure 8 - Outlets Available on this Generator, from left to right, 12V DC, 240/120

AC (NEMA L14-30 plug) and120V AC.

SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS

Long or thin cords can require more wattage from a generator to power an electrical device. Figure 9 shows the recommended cords according to the power requirement of the electrical device. When using cords that exceed these specifications, allow for the electrical device to have a slightly higher rated wattage requirement.

Device Requirements			Max. Cord Length (ft) by Wire Gauge
Amps	Watts (120V)	Watts (240V)	#8 wire	#10 wire	#12 wire	#14 wire	#16 wire
2.5	300	600	NR	1000	600	375	250
5	600	1200	NR	500	300	200	125
7.5	900	1800	NR	350	200	125	100
10	1200	2400	NR	250	150	100	50
15	1800	3600	NR	150	100	65	NR
20	2400	4800	175	125	75	50	NR
25	3000	6000	150	100	60	NR	NR
30	3600	7200	125	65	NR	NR	NR
40	4800	9600	90	NR	NR	NR	NR

NR = Not Recommended.

Figure 9 - Maximum Extension Cord Lengths by Power Requirement

Model AC-G0003 5500 Surge Watts / 5000 Running Watts Portable Generator 18