Section 4: Operation
Stopping the Engine
1.Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2.Let engine run at
3.Turn engine off according to instructions given in the engine operator’s manual.
4.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
RECEPTACLES
CAUTION
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity.
•NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.
•DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle
Use a NEMA
Figure 5 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
240V
120V 120V
W (Neutral)
Y (Hot) | X (Hot) |
NEMA | Ground (Green) |
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 5,550 watts of power
(5.55 kW) at 23.1 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads at 23.1 Amps each.The outlet is protected by a double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles
Both duplex receptacles (Figure 6) are protected against overload by a double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.
Figure 6 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC,
GENERATOR ADAPTER CORD SET
The generator comes with a 25’ generator adapter cord set designed to provide two sets of 120 Volt, 20 Amp outlets from one 120 Volt, 20 Amp duplex receptacle (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Generator Adapter Cord Set
The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The maximum total load on both black wire outlets or white stripe wire outlets is 20 Amps.
NOTE: Follow all safety precautions when connecting any extension cord or device to the generator.
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