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Operation Cont.
Current
(Amps)
2.5
5
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
Load (Watts)
120V
300
600
900
1200
1800
2400
3000
3600
Maximum Cord Length (Feet)
#8 Wire
X
X
X
X
X
175
150
125
#10 Wire
1,000
500
350
250
150
125
100
65
#12 Wire
600
300
200
150
100
75
X
X
#14 Wire
375
200
125
100
65
X
X
X
#16 Wire
250
125
100
50
X
X
X
X
240V
600
1200
1800
2400
3800
4800
6000
7200
Extension Cord Selection
Refer to the above 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.
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.
This product is heavy and requires at least two
people to lift. Lift and lower with your legs,
not your back, to avoid injury. This is done by
bending at the knees, not your back.
Don’t Overload the Generator
Make sure you can supply enough rated watts and
surge watts for all electrical devices connected to the
generator. Rated watts refer to the power a generator
must supply to keep a device running. Surge watts
refer to the power a generator must supply to start
an electrical device. This power surge for starting a
device usually lasts between 2-3 seconds but this
additional output must be taken into account when
selecting the electrical devices you plan to attach to
the generator. To prevent overloading the generator
take the following steps:
1. Add up the total rated wattage of all electronic
devices that will be connected to the generator
simultaneously.
2. Estimate surge watts by adding the item(s) with
the highest output (it is unnecessary to calculate
the surge output for all devices as they should
be connected one at a time).
3. Add the Surge Watts to the total Rated Watts
in step 1. Keep the total load within generator’s
power capacity.
