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Once you have determined what electrical devices you will be powering with the generator,
connect these devices according to the following procedure:
1. Plug in each electrical device with the device turned off.
a.
NOTE:
Be sure to attach appliances to the correct receptacle (outlet). Connect
standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz loads only to the 120 Volt receptacle.
b. Connect 120/240 Volt, single phase, 60Hz loads with NEMA L14-30 plug
only
to the 120/240 Volt receptacle See
Figure 11
for a depiction of each of these
receptacles.
2. Switch the circuit breaker to the "ON" position.
3.
Turn on the connected electrical devices in the order of the amount of power they
require beginning with the device with the highest rated Wattage requirement.
CAUTION:
Do not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to the generator.
Figure 11- Receptacles available on the generator
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH (MX4500/MX4500E)
The voltage selector switches the main power carrying windings of the generator to produce
"120V ONLY" or "120/240V". If a 240V appliance is connected to the 4-prong receptacle, the
switch must be in the "120/240V" position. If only a 120V appliance is being connected to any
of the 120V 3-prong receptacles, select the "120V ONLY" position.
120/240V: The 120V and 120/240V receptacles can be used simultaneously.
120V: ONLY the 120V receptacles can be used. Do not use the 120/240V receptacle
in this position. Rated power will be available at the 120V twist lock receptacle.
Change the Voltage Selector Switch after turning the AC circuit breaker to OFF. The
generator may be damaged.
SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS
Long or thin cords can drain the power provided to an electrical device by the generator. When using
such cords, allow for a slightly higher rated wattage requirement by the electrical device. See
Figure
12
for recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device.
