Use and Care Manual

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ELECTRICAL

GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS

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that it is acceptable for outdoor use.

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cord or have it repaired by a qualiﬁed person before using it.

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Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)

Nameplate

Amperes

(At Full Load)

Extension Cord Length

25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet

0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16

2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14

3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12

5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10

7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8

12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 8 6

16.1–20.0 12108866

ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while

starting. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start electric motors; however, if an electric motor fails

to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check the

requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.

NOTE: Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked before plugging

them into this generator. It may damage the equipment if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10%

voltage variation, and +/- 3 Herz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always

have an additional load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power

line conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications.

GENERATOR CAPACITY

Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will

power at the same time. Follow the step below to prevent overload.

t Add up the total rated wattage of all electrical items to be connected at one time. This total should NOT be greater

than generator's rated running wattage.

MOTOR SIZE RUNNING WATTS

WATTS REQUIRED TO START MOTOR

UNIVERSAL CAPACITOR SPLIT PHASE

1/8 275 N/A 850 1200

1/6 275 600 850 2050

1/4 400 800 1050 2400

1/3 450 950 1350 2700

1/2 600 1000 1800 3600

3/4 850 1200 2600 --

1 1100 N/A 3300 --