Receptacles

NOTICE

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 in the Operation section.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle

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

A

240V

120V 120V

B

D

C

NEMA L14-30

E

Figure 4 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle

A - 4-Wire Cord Set

B - W (Neutral)

C - X (Hot)

D - Y (Hot)

E - Ground (Green)

This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 5,550 watts of power (5.55 kW) at 23.1 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads at 23.1 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles

Both duplex receptacles (Figure 5) are protected against overload by a double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.

Figure 5 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle

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). Inspect cord sets before each use.

Generator Adapter Cord Set

The generator comes with a 25' generator adapter cord set designed to provide two sets of 120 Volt, 20 Amp outlets from one 120 Volt, 20 Amp duplex receptacle (Figure 6).

Figure 6 — Generator Adapter Cord Set

The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps. The maximum total load on both black wire outlets or white stripe wire outlets is 20 Amps.

NOTE: Follow all safety precautions when connecting any extension cord or device to the generator.

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Briggs & Stratton 30235 Receptacles, Nema L14-30, Generator Adapter Cord Set, 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle

30235 specifications

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