Hitachi E43 Operation, English, Receptacle Thermal Breakers, Gfci Duplex Receptacles

English

RECEPTACLE THERMAL BREAKERS

The receptacle circuit breakers protect the receptacles. Overloading the generator will trip the thermal circuit breaker. If an individual thermal breaker selector switch (C) moves to the tripped position as shown in Fig11 disconnect the electrical load from the receptacle. Let the circuit breaker cool down. Push the individual thermal breaker selector switch (C) to reset.

NOTE: The 120/240-Volt twist-locking receptacles do not have individual thermal breakers. The receptacle is protected by the main breaker. High ambient temperatures can cause thermal breakers to trip.

GFCI DUPLEX RECEPTACLES (120V)

TRIPPEDRESET

RECEPTACLE

Fig.11

All models have two 120-volt ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

The GFCI protects you against hazardous electrical shock caused when your body becomes a path through which electricity travels to the ground. This could happen when you touch a cord of an appliance that is “live” through faulty mechanism, dampness or worn insulation, etc. See the section titled “SAFETY” that begins on page3 to read more about GFCI Receptacles.

TWIST-LOCKING RECEPTACLES (120-VOLT)

All models have at least one 120-Volt twist-locking receptacle.

	120-Volt
	30 Amp
	(NEMA L5-30R)
E43	1
E60	2
E71	2

TWIST-LOCKING RECEPTACLES (120/240-VOLT)

The E43, E60,E71 models have a 120/240-Volt twistlocking receptacle.

	120/240-Volt	120/240-Volt
	20 Amp	30 Amp
	(NEMA L14-20R)	(NEMA L14-30R)
E43	1
E60		1
E71		1

VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

This switch allows the generator to operate in either single voltage (120-Volt) or dual voltage (120/240-Volt) mode. In single voltage mode only the 120-Volt duplexes and twist-locking receptacles are powered. The full rated power of the generator is shared between the 120-Volt receptacles. In dual voltage mode both the 120- Volt and 120/240-Volt receptacles are powered; however, only half the rated power is available at the 120-Volt receptacles. Full power is available at the 120/240-Volt twist-locking receptacle.

NOTE: Do not move the voltage selector switch while powering electrical devices. Disconnect all electrical loads before moving the switch. Failure to disconnect electrical loads can damage the switch.

IDLE CONTROL SWITCH

All models have an idle control switch(H). The idle control switch automatically reduces engine speed 8 seconds after all electrical loads attached to the generator have been turned off.

The engine automatically returns to full speed when an electrical load is turned back on.

To turn the idle control feature on, turn on the idle control switch. Using this feature is recommended while the generator is running to minimize fuel consumption. To avoid extended engine warm-up periods, place the switch in the off position when starting the engine and until the engine reaches operating temperature.

OPERATION

STARTING GENERATOR

WARNING: Before starting the generator, be sure that you read and understand all the safety and operating instructions in this manual.

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