Guardian 005348-0, Owner'S Manual

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5. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30
Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance, tool and
motor loads.
Figure 3 - Control Panel
6. Circuit Breakers (AC) – Each receptacle is provided with a
push-to-reset circuit breaker to protect the generator against
electrical overload. (main breaker uses toggle reset 35A/240V).
7. Idle Control Switch – The idle control runs the engine at normal
(high) speeds when there is an electrical load present and runs
the engine at idle (low) speeds when a load is not present.
Figure 4 - Generator Controls
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8. Air Cleaner – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.
9. Choke Knob – Used when starting a cold engine.
10. Fuel Tank – Tank holds 8 U.S. gallons of fuel.
11. Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved earth
ground here. See "Grounding the Generator" for details.
12. Start/Run/Stop Switch – Controls the operation of the
generator.
13. Muffler – Includes the spark arrestor and quiets the engine.
14. Battery – Powers the electric starter.
15. Handles – Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-loaded
button to move handles.
16. Gas Cap – Fuel fill location.
17. Fuel Gauge – Shows fuel level in tank.
18. Oil Fill – Add oil here.
19. Recoil Starter – Use to start engine manually.
20. Fuel Shut Off – Valve between fuel tank and carburetor.
Figure 5 - Generator Controls
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2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS
2.2.1 120 VAC, 20 AMP, DUPLEX RECEPTACLE
This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp
push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 6). Use each socket to power
120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to a
combined 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20 Amps of current. Use only high
quality, well-insulated, 3-wire grounded cord sets rated for 125 Volts
at 20 Amps (or greater).
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less than 15
feet long, to prevent voltage drop and possible overheating of wires.
Section 2 – Operation
Portable Generator System