SGW-250SS — PRE-SETUP
General Inspection Prior to Operation
The
Ground
The nut and ground terminal on the generator should always be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground. The ground path should be of #8 size wire.
Connect the terminal of the ground wire between the lock washer and the nut and tighten the nut fully. Connect their end of the wire to a suitable ground.
Circuit Breaker
To protect the generator from an overload, a
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 3 ) as a guide for selecting proper cable size.
Table 7. Generator Cable
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Amperes | #10 Wire |
| #12 Wire | #14 Wire |
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2.5 | 300 | 600 | 1000 ft. |
| 600 | ft. | 375 ft. |
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5 | 600 | 1200 | 500 | ft. |
| 300 | ft. | 200 ft. |
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7.5 | 900 | 1800 | 350 | ft. |
| 200 | ft. | 125 ft. |
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10 | 1200 | 2400 | 250 | ft. |
| 150 ft. | 100 ft. |
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15 | 1800 | 3600 | 150 ft. |
| 100 ft. | 65 ft. |
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20 | 2400 | 4800 | 125 ft. |
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CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage. |
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