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USING THE GENERATOR
Device Requirements Max. Cord Length (ft) by Wire Gauge
Amps Watts (120V) #8 wire #10 wire #12 wire #14 wire #16 wire
2.5 300 NR NR NR 375 250
5 600 NR NR 300 200 125
7.5 900 NR 350 200 125 100
10 1200 NR 250 150 100 50
15 1800 NR 150 100 65 NR
SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS
Long or thin extension cords can drain the power provided to your electrical devices. Refer to the following
chart in determining the necessary gauge extension cord for each of your devices. Round up to the higher
amperage in the chart to maximize safety.
*NR = Not Recommended Fig. 10 - Power Cord Requirement Guide
IN CASE OF OVERLOAD
If your generator becomes overloaded from too much drawn wattage, the circuit breaker(s) on your control
panel will pop out and cut off power in order to protect the generator. When an overload occurs, discon-
nect all electrical devices from the generator and wait five minutes, then press the circuit breaker to reset.
Check the total wattage of the devices, and reduce the load if it exceeds the capacity of the generator.
NOTE:
The circuit reset button is thermally activated. The breaker has to cool down before it can be reset. If
the circuit breaker does not reset, wait several minutes and try again. If problem persists, call our customer
service 1-800-232-1195 for further instructions
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