5
REV C
OPM-107
UNIT CAPABILITIES
GENERATOR CONNECTIONS
W6010DE: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for
connection to various loads. The following diagram represents this
5,160 watt (rated output) generator. A & B represent the 120 volt output
legs of this generator. Up to 2,580 watts at 120 volts (43 Amps) can be
drawn from the receptacles attached to either A or B output legs. This
generator is capable of producing 21.5 Amps of 240 volt current at C.
Check the appliance or tool nameplates for the current and voltage to
insure compatibility. Remember that power taken from C reduces the
power available equally at both A and B and vice versa.
STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS
Electric motors require much more current (amps) to start them than to
run them. Some motors, particularly low cost split-phase motors, are
very hard to start and require 5 to 7 times as much starting current as
running current. Capacitor motors are easier to start and usually require
2 to 4 times as much starting current as running current. Repulsion
Induction motors are the easiest to start and require only 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
times as much starting as running current.
Most fractional horsepower motors take about the same amount
of current to run them whether they are Repulsion Induction (RI),
Capacitor (Cap), or Split-Phase (SP) type. The following chart shows
the approximate current required to start and run various types
and sizes of 120 Volt 60 cycle electric motors under average load
conditions.
STARTING AMPS
HP
Running
Amps
Split Phase
Motor
Capacitor
Motor
Repulsion
Induction Motor
1/6
3.2
16 to 22
6 to 13
5 to 8
1/4
4.5
22 to 32
9 to 18
7 to 12
1/3
5.2
26 to 35
10 to 21
8 to 17
1/2
7.2
Not Made
14 to 29
11 to 18
1
13
Not Made
26 to 52
20 to 33
The figures given in the previous chart are for an average load such
as a blower or fan. If the electric motor is connected to a hard starting
load such as an air compressor, it will require more starting current. If
it is connected to a light load, or no load such as a power saw, it will
require less starting current. The exact requirement will also vary with
the brand or design of the motor.
INTRODUCTION
INTENDED USES
This engine generator set has been designed primarily for portable
heavy duty commercial use. Both 120 volt and 240 volt receptacles
are provided in the control panel to plug in your loads (lights, portable
tools, and small appliances). These units are dual wound generators,
therefore the 120 volt loads must be equally split with 1/2 of the rated
capacity available on each of the two 120 volt circuits.
This portable unit requires large quantities of fresh air for cooling the
engine and generator. For safety, long life and adequate performance,
these units should never be run in small compartments without positive
fresh air flow.
RESTRICTED USES
DO NOT
operate generator where it could get wet or have pooling
water near it. This generator is NOT weatherproof. Failing to keep
generator in a dry area may cause an electrical shock, resulting in
injury or death.
DO NOT
remove from the cradle assembly. Removal of the generator
from the cradle assembly may cause excessive vibration and damage
to the engine-generator set.
DO NOT
install and operate this generator in a small compartment.,
i.e. generator compartments of vehicles, motor homes or travel
trailers. These compartments will not allow enough free flow of fresh
air to reach the engine generator set for cooling and will cause the
unit to overheat, damaging both the engine and generator. Small
compartments will also develop hot spots where there is very little air
flow and may cause a fire.
PLEASE NOTE
There are 3rd party companies making enclosures for
generators that have been properly engineered. The use of these 3rd
party enclosures is acceptable as long as they have been engineered
and meet applicable code.
DO NOT
attempt to operate at 50 cycles. These units are designed and
governed to operate at 60 cycles only.
