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OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

This generator is not large enough to power your entire home. Do not connect generator to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items directly into generator receptacles. Do not exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only use grounded cords.

DANGER

Use only in well-vented areas. Make sure area has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run generator in an enclosed or confined area. Never run generator inside occupied building. Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death.

WARNING

Never connect generator to any existing electrical circuits. The generator output will back-feed into the utility power line. This may electrocute a power company line repair person. Also, if generator is powering electrical circuits, the chance of an electrical fire exists.

Note: We supply the engine owner’s manual with generator. Refer to that manual for questions concerning engine operation.

USING RECEPTACLE

Note: Do not exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip receptacle circuit breaker.

Use receptacles properly. Improper use could damage generator. Use only grounded extension cords. Power only grounded or double-insulated items. Do not overload receptacles. All generators (except model MGH3000) have the following receptacles (see Figure 13):

120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle

120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

Model MGH3000 has only the 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle.

120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex

RESET

120

VOLTS

 

 

120/240V, 20 or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30-Amp Twist-Lock

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

TEST

 

 

 

 

 

FULL

POWER

120/240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTOR

VOLTS

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

ONLY

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

240V

 

120V, 30-Amp

 

 

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

Twist-Lock

Figure 13 - Receptacle Locations

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