Specifications

PAGE 30 — DCA-10SPX3 A.C. GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/31/01)
General Inspection Prior to Operation
The DCA-10SPX3 generator has been thoroughly inspected
and accepted prior to shipment from the factory. However,
be sure to check for damaged parts or components, or loose
nuts and bolts, which could have occurred in transit.
Extension Cable
When electric power is to provided to loads (ie. power
tools) at a distance from the generator, extension cables
are 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 Table 6 (cable selection guide) as a guide for selecting
proper cable size.
Circuit Breaker
To protect the generator from an overload,
a 3-pole, 50 amp,
main circuit breaker is provided to protect the UNV output
from overload. In addition a 2-pole, 20 amp GFCI circuit
breaker is provided to protect the GFCI receptacle from
overload. Make sure to switch both circuit breakers to the
"OFF" position prior to starting the engine.
DCA-10SPX3 — PRE-SETUP
Table 6. Cable Selection (60 Hz, Single Phase Operation)
Current in
Amperes
Load In Watts Maximum Allowable Cable Length
At 120
Volts
At 240
Volts
#10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire
2.5 300 600 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft.
5 600 1200 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft.
7.5 900 1800 350 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft.
10 1200 2400 250 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft.
15 1800 3600 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft.
20 2400 4800 125 ft. 75 ft. 50 ft.
CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage.
ALWAYS consult with a licensed
electrician for correct extension
cord wire size.
NOTE
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