User Manual

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Cord Sets and Receptacles
Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded
extension cords with the generator’s receptacles.
Inspect extension cords before each use.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you
use them. Check operator’s manuals of devices to be
powered for the manufacturer’s recommendations.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–20 plug with this receptacle.
Connect a 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads
at 20 Amps (or greater). You can use the same 4–wire
cord if you plan to run a 120 Volt load.
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz,
single phase loads requiring up to 3,500 watts of
power (3.5 kW) at 14.5 Amps for 240 Volts or two
independent 120 Volt loads at 14.5 Amps each. The
outlet is protected by a 2 pole rocker switch circuit
breaker.
NOTICE
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 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle
The GFCI duplex receptacle is protected by a 2 pole
rocker switch circuit breaker.
Use receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single-phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4
kW) at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated
for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater).
Ground Fault Protection
The duplex receptacle is protected with Ground Fault
Circuit Interruption (GFCI). This meets applicable
federal, state and local codes. The generator’s locking
receptacle is not protected by Ground Fault Circuit
Interruption (GFCI).
The GFCI protects against electrical shock that may be
caused if your body becomes a path which electricity
travels to reach ground. This could happen if you touch
a “Live” appliance or wire, or are touching plumbing or
other materials that connect to the ground.
When protected by a GFCI, one may still feel a shock,
but the GFCI should cut current off quickly enough so
that a person in normal health should not suffer any
serious electrical injury.
Testing the GFCI
Test your GFCI outlet prior to each use, as follows:
• Push the “Test” button. The “Reset” button should
pop out, which should allow no power to reach the
outlet. Use a test lamp in each outlet to test this.
• If the GFCI tests good, restore power by pressing
the “Reset” button firmly until it is fully in place and
locks in that position. If the GFCI outlet does not
reset properly, do not use the outlet. Call or
take your generator to a local service center.
• If the GFCI trips by itself at any time, reset and
test the outlet. If the reset button does not pop
out when the test button is pressed, do not
use the outlet. Call or take your generator to
a local service center.
4-Wire Cord Set
240V
120V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-20
Ground (Green)
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WARNING Damaged or overloaded electrical
cords could overheat, arc, and burn
resulting in death or serious injury.
• ONLY use cords rated for your loads.
• Follow all safeties on electrical cords.
• Inspect cord sets before each use.
WARNING
Generator voltage could cause
electrical shock or burn resulting in death or
serious injury.
• Contact with the hot and neutral conductor at the same
time can cause electrical shock or burn, even if the circuit
is GFCI protected.
• Before using the GFCI receptacle, ALWAYS push the
test button to insure it works.