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INFORMATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
GENERATOR
• The generator windings are not connected to the earth; the
system is thus safe by construction and limits the risks of
electrocution. It is strictly forbidden to connect the coils to the
generator earth, except when using a 30 mA differential circuit
breaker for the protection of persons. The installation of such a
device must be carried out by a specialist electrician and requires
all appliances to be earthed.
• The differential circuit breaker acts as a check against faulty
insulation. It cuts off the power when there is a detectable fault in
the insulation between a voltage-bearing conductor and any part
of the earth, on the output side of the differential circuit breaker.
ECT7000 (230 / 400 V)
• The two 230 V single-phase receptacles are connected in parallel
to the terminals of a winding specially reinforced to withstand a
current of 20 A. The single-phase 230 V power output given on
the rating plate, and also indicated in the table of characteristics,
is available only on these receptacles and when no other three-
phase load is connected to the generator outputs. Never connect
the generator three-phase receptacle to a singlephase splitter
box.
When using simultaneously 230 V single-phase and 400 V three-
phase current, the current intensity per phase must not exceed
10 A.
Ex:
Power available from receptacles for simultaneous three-phase
and single-phase use.
Three-phase
0
3000 W
4000 W
Single-phase 4000 W
1300 W
950 W
• This type of generator is fitted with a thermal circuit breaker which
acts as a protection against overload. If the distribution of electric
current is interrupted during use, this might be caused by an
overload tripping the thermal circuit breaker. If this happens, wait
a few moments, eliminate the cause of the overload, then reset
the circuit breaker by pressing the button [1] sited near to the AC
receptacles. The thermal circuit breaker is rated according to the
specifications of the machine; if it needs replacing, use an original
Honda component.
RECEPTACLES
When an extension cable is used equipped with a angled plug,
be sure to use a tough rubber sheathed flexible cable and a
extension cable compliant with IP X4.
GV-GVW-IT
[3]
Angled plug - IP X4 only
EC2000
GV-GVW-F-W
B
[1]
EC3600
GV
[1]
[1]
IT
6 EN
5000 W
6000 W
7000 W
650 W
300 W
0
NUR
IP X4
[3]
[1]
[1]
IT
[1]
B
F
F
[1]
EC5000
IT
[1]
GV-GVW
[1]
ECT7000
IT
[1]
GV-GVW-RG
[1]
Types
Shape
B
F
GV, GVW
RG
IT, W
.OPERATION
NOTE: Do not use the voltage change over switch while the
alternator is on load. This may create a failure of the switch.
1. Models EC2000 B, EC3600 B, EC5000 B: select the appropriate
voltage using the voltage selector [2].
EC2000 B
EC3600 B
[2]
[2]
2. Connect machines to the receptacles, taking care not to exceed
the maximum current specified for each receptacle.
3. Ensure that the circuit breaker is reset.
B
[1]
F
[1]
F
[1]
Plug
EC5000 B
[2]