ELECTRICAL
EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE
Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load.
Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the appliance and overheat the cord.
Load in Watts
Current in
Amperes
At 120V
2.5
300
5
600
7.5
900
10
1200
15
1800
20
2400
25
3000
30
3600
40
4800
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.
Motor Size (H.P.)
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
1
NOTICE:
Operating voltage and frequency requirement of
all electronic equipment should be checked prior
to plugging them into this generator. Damage may
result if the equipment is not designed to operate
within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and +/- 3 hz
frequency variation from the generator name plate
ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional
load plugged into the generator if solid state equip-
ment (such as a television set) is used. A power line
conditioner is recommended for some solid state
applications.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
See Figure 1.
The 20 amp, 120 volt receptacles on the generator are
protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI),
which guards against the hazards of ground fault currents.
At 240V
#8 Wire
600
1200
1800
2400
3600
4800
175 ft.
6000
150 ft.
7200
125 ft.
9600
90 ft.
Running Watts
275
275
400
450
600
850
1100
Maximum Allowable Cord Length
#10 Wire
#12 Wire
1000 ft.
500 ft.
350 ft.
250 ft.
150 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
Watts Required to Start Motor
Universal
N/A
600
800
950
1000
1200
N/A
An example of ground fault current is the current that would
flow through a person who is using an appliance with
faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in contact with
an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor,
or earth.
GFCI receptacles do not protect against short circuits,
overloads, or shocks.
The GFCI receptacles can be tested with the TEST and
RESET buttons.
To test:
Depress the TEST button. This should cause the Reset
button to pop out.
To restore power, depress the RESET button.
Perform this test monthly to ensure proper operation of the
GFCI. If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from
the weather, test the GFCI receptacle before each use.
8 — English
#14 Wire
600 ft.
375 ft.
300 ft.
200 ft.
200 ft.
125 ft.
150 ft.
100 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
75 ft.
Capacitor
Split Phase
850
850
1050
1350
1800
2600
3300
#16 Wire
250 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
50 ft.
1200
2050
2400
2700
3600
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