Receptacles and Extension Cords
Only use high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension cords in good condition with generator receptacles. Follow each
load manufacturer’s power rating recommendation when selecting receptacle and extension cord.
OPERATION
Do not connect 3-phase loads to generator.
CAUTION!
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Extension Cord Selection
Refer to the below table to ensure the extension cord used has
the capacity to carry the required load. If the size of the
cable is inadequate it can cause a voltage drop, which can dam
age the electrical device and cord.
Current
(Amps)
Load (Watts)
Maximum Cord Length
230V #8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire
2.5 600 X 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft.
5 1200 X 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft.
7.5 1800
X 350 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft.
10 2400 X 250 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft.
15 3800 X 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. X
20 4800 175 ft. 125 ft. 75 ft. X X
25 6000 150 ft. 100 ft. X X X
30 7200 125 ft. 65 ft. X X X
• After moving the generator set, place the handle on the handle support block, as shown in the figure on the right, to
ensure that the handle pins are locked. Then run the generator set. In storing and transporting the generator set, it is
also necessary to put the handle back on the handle support block.
Fig 21 Fig 22
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