Honda Power Equipment manual GA-2.5H PRE-INSPECTION, Extension Cable, Main Circuit Breaker

General Inspection Prior to Operation

Ground Power Tools

When using power tools or electrical equipment requireing AC power from the generator, make sure connecting (power tool) cable (Figure 5) has a ground as shown in Figure.

GA-2.5H — PRE-INSPECTION

Extension Cable

When electric power is to be provided to various tools or loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords are normally used. Cables should be sized to allow for distance in length and amperage so that the voltage drop between the generator and point of use (load) is held to a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 4) as a guide for selecting proper cable size.

NOTE

Main Circuit Breaker

Never! use power tools or equipment that do not have a ground capability, the possibility exists of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even

DEATH!

Figure 5. Ground Cables/Plugs

To protect the generator from an overload always place the main circuit breaker in the "OFF" position prior to starting the engine.

Table 4. Cable Selection (60 Hz, Single Phase Operation)

	Load In		Maximum Allowable Cable Length
Current in	Watts
Amperes	At 120	#10 Wire		#12 Wire	#14 Wire	#16 Wire
	Volts
2.5	300	1000 ft.		600 ft.	375 ft.	250 ft.
5	600	500 ft.		300 ft.	200 ft.	125 ft.
7.5	900	350 ft.		200 ft.	125 ft.	100 ft.
10	1200	250 ft.		150 ft.	100 ft.
15	1800	150 ft.		100 ft.	65 ft.
20	2400	125 ft.		75 ft.	50 ft.
CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage.

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