Product Manual

Installation / Initial Set-Up
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powered simultaneously without overloading the generator.
(See the previous section of this manual entitled “Power Load Planning &
Management” for more information on load application and selection.)
Using as a
Portable Power
Source
When using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug
electric devices and appliances directly into the generator’s electrical
outlets.
There are three different kinds of electrical outlets on the generator:
1. One 120/240 Volt, 40 Amp straight-blade receptacle (NEMA 14-50R
receptacle compatible with NEMA 14-50P mating plug). This
receptacle has two 40 Amp circuit breakers to limit maximum current.
2. One 120 Volt, 30 Amp locking receptacle (NEMA L5-30R locking
receptacle compatible with L5-30P mating plug)
3. Two 120 Volt, 20 Amp duplex straight-blade receptacles (NEMA 5-
20R duplex receptacles compatible with NEMA 5-20P or 5-15P
mating plugs).
(See more technical detail about these receptacles and their associated
circuit breakers in the “Machine Component Identification” section of this
manual.)
 Make sure you plug each electrical device/appliance into the correct
generator outlet based on the device’s plug configuration and
voltage/amperage rating. Never exceed the amperage rating of an outlet.
 Extension cords may be used to power devices that are located at a
distance from the generator. However, use only UL-listed, outdoor-rated,
grounded extension cords of the proper size. Additionally, if using the
generator in damp or highly electrical conductive areas or on construction
NEMA
L5-30R
NEMA
14-50R
NEMA
5-20R