Briggs & Stratton 01655-3 Receptacles, Stopping the Engine, Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle

OPERATION

Stopping the Engine

1.Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.

2.Let engine run at no–load for 30 seconds to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and alternator.

3.Turn engine off according to instructions given in engine operator’s manual.

4.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.

RECEPTACLES

The control panel is equipped with a flip-up panel to keep the outlets clean and protected. A double pole rocker switch circuit breaker is provided to protect all the receptacles and generator against electrical overload.

CAUTION

Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity.

•NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.

•DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle

The duplex receptacle (Figure 7) is protected against

Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single–phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW) at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater).

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle

Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 8).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you plan to run a 120 Volt load.

Figure 8 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle

4-Wire Cord Set

240V

120V 120V

W (Neutral)

Y (Hot)	X (Hot)
NEMA L14-30	Ground (Green)

overload by a double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.

Figure 7 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle

This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 2,750 watts of power at

22.9Amps for 120 Volts; 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) at

22.9Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.

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