Plugging a Device to the DC Receptacle
Plug the electrical device power cord into the 12V DC outlet and
ensure the power cord is securely in place.
Use the device as instructed. Remove after use by pulling the
power cord out of the receptacle.
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Load Connection Method
The load must be connected to DC terminals with the proper
polarity (load’s positive to positive DC terminal and load’s
negative to negative DC terminal).
DC Usage
This Generator is equipped with a cigarette lighter style
12V DC receptacle. The maximum draw for the DC outlet
is 8.3 Amps. The 12V DC receptacle is not intended for use
to charge automotive batteries. The cigarette lighter style
receptacle permits the use of any electrical device designed
for use in a 12V DC cigarette style outlet similar to ones
found in automobiles. The electrical device has a power
cord with a metal pin on the bottom and two leaf springs
on the sides. Some common automotive type electrical
devices are inflators, vacuum cleaners, cell phones, and
chargers of various types.
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C u r r e n t i n
Am p e r e s
Lo a d
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Wa t t s
Ma x i m u m Al l o w a b l e C o r d l e n g t h
At
12 0V
# 8
Wi r e
# 10
Wi r e
# 12
Wi r e
# 14
Wi r e
# 16
Wi r e
2.5
300
1000 ft 600 ft 375 ft 250 ft
5
600
500 ft 300 ft 200 ft 125 ft
7.5
900
350 ft 200 ft 125 ft 100 ft
10
1200
250 ft 150 ft 100 ft
50 ft
15
1800
150 ft 100 ft 65 ft
20
2400
175 ft 125 ft
75 ft
25
3000
150 ft 100 ft
30
3600
125 ft
65 ft
40
4800
90 ft
Generator Capacity
Ex t e n s i o n C o r d C a b l e Si ze
Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the
extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required
load. Inadequately sized cables can cause a voltage drop,
which can burn out the appliance and over- heat the cord.
CAUTION!
The MPV generator is not rated for providing power to
an HVAC system.
The generator can provide 7100 surge watts of power and
6500 watts of running power. Make sure the generator can
supply enough continuous (running) and surge (starting)
watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow
these simple steps.
T o c h e c k t o t a l St a r t -u p w a t t s :
1 Add up the running watts for all items you would like
to use at any given time.
2
Make sure that this total is under the total rated
wattage of the generator.
3 Find the single highest starting watts for the selected
items and add to the total.
4
Plug in and turn on products from lowest to highest
wattage.
Ex a m p l e :
Total Running Watts
2700
Highest Starting Watts
+ 2350
Total Starting Watts Needed 5050
T o o l o r Ap p l i a n c e
Es t i m a t i n g
Ru n n i n g Wa t t s
Es t i m a t e d Ad d i t i o n a l
St a r t i n g Wa t t s
Incandescent Lights
(4 Quantity x 75 Watts)
300
0
TV (Tube Type)
300
0
Refrigerator or Freezer
700
2200
Furnace (1/2 Horsepower)
800
2350
Well Pump (1/3 hp)
400
600
Radio
200
0
Ru n n i n g Wa t t s
2700
T o t a l
St a r t i n g Wa t t s
2350
H i g h e s t
2 7
D e v i c e Po w e r C o r d
12 V D C Po w e r C o r d
