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OPERATION
4500W Portable Generator
PowerBOSS™
NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state
of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is
considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity
of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.
RECEPTACLES
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or
greater) (Figure 7).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you
plan to run a 120 Volt load.
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 4,500 watts of power (4.5 kW)
at 18.75 Amps for 120 Volts or 240 Volts.The outlet is
protected by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT: This generator’s locking receptacle is not
protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). If
used on an OSHA governed job site, appropriate GFCI
protection must be utilized.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex
Receptacles
Each duplex receptacle (Figure 8) is protected against
overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single–phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW)
at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater). Inspect cord
sets before each use.
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle
This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt
automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery
charge cables provided (Figure 9).
This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteries and can
not be used to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
See the section “Charging a Battery” (page 10) before
attempting to recharge a battery.
Figure 7 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
4-Wire Cord Set
240V
120V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-30
Ground (Green)
Figure 9 — 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle
Figure 8 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacle
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload
Generator”.
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
CAUTION
