Product Manual
Installation / Initial Set-Up
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Make sure to verify if this generator can power your loads, it may not power your
entire home or farm outbuilding -- you must work with the installing electrician to
determine which devices/appliances you wish to power during an outage. The
electrician can help you determine which circuits and devices can be 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 outlets on your generator’s panel.
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 jobsites, always use ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI)-equipped extension cords to prevent electrical shock.
Use Table 5 below to choose an adequately sized extension cord according to the
amperage of the device being used and the length of the cord.
Table 5
Current/Power
Maximum Extension Cord Length
Amps at
240V
Load
(watts)
#10 Ga.
Cord
#12 Ga.
Cord
#14 Ga.
Cord
#16 Ga.
Cord
10
2400
250’
150’
100’
75’
20
4800
125’
75’
50’
25’
30
7200
60’
35’
25’
10’
40
9600
30’
15’
10’
*
50
12000
15’
*
*
*
WARNING:
Use of under sized extension cords can cause electric shock, fire, or damage to
connected devices. Failure to use GFCI extension cords in damp or wet conditions
can result in severe electric shock or electrocution.
All extension and appliance cords must be in good condition and not worn, bare,
frayed, or otherwise damaged.
WARNING:
Use of damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fire.
Note: If an extension cord becomes hot to the touch, it is overloaded or damaged
and must be replaced.
Northern Tool is NOT responsible for damage or injury resulting from customer use of
inadequate extension cords.