OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex

120V, 20-Amp Duplex

120V, 30-Amp Twist-Lock

120V, 30-Amp Twist-Lock

120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex

120V, 20-Amp Duplex

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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.

DANGER: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.

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Note:We supply the engine owner’s manual withgenerator.Refertothatmanualforquestions 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. The generators havethefollowingreceptacles (see Figure 16):

•120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle

•120V, 20-amp duplex receptacle

•120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

•120/240V, 20-amp twist-lock receptacle (MGH8500AIE only)

•120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

• 1 2 0 / 2 4 0 V, 5 0 - a m p r e c e p t a c l e (MGH10000C only)

120/240V, 20 Amp Twist-Lock

Figure 14 - Receptacle Locations (MGH8500AIE)

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Figure 15 - Receptacle Locations (MGH10000C)

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