OPERATION

RECEPTACLES

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”.

240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle

Use a NEMA 14–50 plug with this receptacle (Figure 11). Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 50 Amps to the plug.

Figure 11 — 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle

240 Volts AC

Frame Ground

Y (Hot)

X (Hot)

120 Volts

120 Volts

AC

AC

 

 

W (Neutral)

NEMA 14-50

Use this receptacle to operate 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 10,000 watts (10.0 kW) of power.The outlet is protected by a 45 Amp push–to–reset circuit breaker.

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 12).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you plan to run a 120 Volt load.

Figure 12 — 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)

This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power at

30 Amps for 120 Volts; 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) at 30 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push–to–reset circuit breaker.

120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle

Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to the plug (Figure 13).

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Briggs & Stratton 09801-9 Receptacles, Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle, 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle