DUROMAX XP12000E, User Manual

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WARNING - Only change the Voltage Selector Switch with the main AC Circuit Breaker
OFF. The generator can be seriously damaged if the Voltage Selector Switch is changed
with the breaker ON.
Voltage Selector Switch
Choosing the right power cord
This generator features Power Boost Technology, which gives the
user the ability to double the power in the generator for more
heavy duty applications.
The voltage selector switches the dual 120v AC 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 120V appliances are being
connected to the generator select the “120V ONLY” position to
double the 120v amperage and automatically balance the load.
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 for the electrical device. See
table below for recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device.
DEVICE REQUIREMENTS WIRE GAUGE BY LENGTH (ft.)
AMPS WATTS (120/240V) 10 25 50 100 150
5 600/1200 18 16 14 12 10
10 1200/2400 16 14 12 10 8
15 1800/3600
14 12 10 8 6
20 2400/4800 12 10 8 6 4
25 3000/6000 10 8 6 4 4
30 3600/7200 8 6 4 4 NR
40 4800/9600 6 4 4 NR NR
50 6000/12000 4 4 2 NR NR
*NR = NOT RECOMMENDED