OPERATION
15
• This receptacle has a
1
3
A
main
circuit breaker to protect against overload.
• This receptacle is rated to operate 120 Volt, AC, single phase, 60Hz loads requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) at 30
Amps. It is also rated to operate 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60Hz loads.
• Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle.
• Use a 4-wire cord rated for 240 Volts AC, 30 Amps to the plug. You can use the same 4-wire cord to operate a 120 Volt
load.
120 / 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp locking receptacle
(L14-30R)
Voltage selector switch
T
his s
w
itch all
ow
s the
g
e
n
erat
o
r t
o
o
perate i
n
either si
ng
le
vo
lta
g
e
(120V
)
o
r
d
ual
vo
lta
g
e
(120V/24V
)
mod
e. Whe
n
place
d
i
n
the
120V
p
o
siti
on
i
t
all
ow
s
yo
u t
o
recei
v
e the
f
ull capacit
y
of
the
g
e
n
erat
o
r b
y
duplex (5-20R)
at
120V
receptacles. Whe
n
place
d
i
n
the
120/240V
p
o
siti
on,
yo
u
w
ill
on
l
y
be able t
o
recei
v
e hal
f
the a
v
ailable
w
atts
w
he
n
usi
ng
the
120
vo
lt receptacles a
nd
the
f
ull a
v
ailable
w
atts
w
he
n
usi
ng
the
240V
4--
pr
ong
t
w
ist
-
l
o
c
k
receptacle.
Do not connect 3-phase loads to generator.
CAUTION!
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 damage 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
Moving the Generator
•
Disconnect any electronic devices from generator then turn generator off.
•
Turn fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
•
Tilt generator until it balances on wheels. Roll machine to desired location.
•
If the generator must be carried, fold handle to the down position. Never lift or carry generator by its handle.
CAUTION!
This product is heavy and requires several people to lift. Lift and lower with your legs by bending
at the knees, not your back, to avoid injury.
CAUTION!
Do not move the voltage selector switch while powering electrical devices. Disconnect all
electrical l
o
a
d
s be
fo
re
moving the switch. Failure to disconnect electrical loads could damage the
switch or generator.
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