Ex-Power DEFENDER – Operation and Maintenance Manual
Novatio Engineering Confidential Document
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3.5.1
Connecting an Appliance or Power Cord to Generator
1.
Make sure that it is in good working order. A faulty appliance or power cord can create a
potential for electrical shock.
2.
If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it
off immediately. Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the
appliance or the rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
3.
Make sure that the combined electrical rating of the tools or appliances do not exceed that
of the generator. Never exceed the maximum power rating of the generator. Power
levels between rated and maximum may be used for no more than brief surge capacity.
Substantial overloading will open the circuit protector. Exceeding the time limit for
maximum power operation or slightly overloading the generator may not switch the
circuit protector OFF, but will shorten the service life of the generator.
Figure 3-3: Connecting AC Appliance to Generator
4.
Plug the power cord (if required) and appliance into the AC receptacle.
5.
Turn on appliance.
If the generator is overloaded [overload indicator (red) on front control panel], or if there is a
short circuit in a connected appliance, the overload indicator (red) will go ON. The overload
indicator (red) will stay ON, and after about four seconds, the current to the connected
appliance(s) will shut off, and the output indicator (green) will go OFF. Stop the engine and
investigate the problem
.
Determine if the cause is a short circuit in a connected appliance or an
overload. Correct the problem and restart the generator.
CAUTION
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