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VoLtaGe Drop In eLectrIc extensIon corDs
When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator, a certain
amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage
available for the appliance or tool.
The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the approximate voltage loss when an extension cord
of 300 feet (approx. 100 meters) is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator.
Nominal Cross
No.
A.W
.G.
Allowable Current
Nb./
ø
Resistance
(A)
mm
2
No.
A No./mm /100m 1 A 3 A 5 A 8 A 10 A 12 A 15 A
0,75
18
7 30/0.18 2,477 2,5V 8V 12V
-
-
-
-
Voltage
drop
1,27
16
12 30/0.18 1,486 1,5V 5V 7,5V 12V 15V 18V
-
2,0
14
17 37/0.26 0,952 1V
3V
5V
8V 10V 12V 15V
3,5 12 à 10 23 45/0.32 0,517
-
1,5V 2,5V 4V
5V 6,5V 7,5V
3,5 10 à 8 35 70/0.32 0,332
-
1V
2V 2,5V 3,5V 4V
5V
9. MaIntenance scheDuLe
Daily
(8 h)
•
Check all components according to ‘’PRe-OPeRATING CHeCKS’’.
•
Check and refill gasoline and engine oil.
every
50 h
•
Wash air cleaner foam element more often if used in dirty or dusty
environments.
•
Check the condition of the paper element. Do not wash the paper element.
every
100 h
•
Change oil more often if used in dusty or dirty environment.
•
Check the spark plug and clean it if necessary.
every
200 h
•
Replace air cleaner element.
•
Clean fuel strainer.
•
Clean and adjust spark plug gap.
•
Change oil more often if used in dusty or dirty environnement
every
300 h
•
Check and adjust valve clearance.
every
500 h
•
Remove carbon from cylinder head and the top of the cylinder.
•
Clean and adjust carburetor.
•
Replace engine mount rubber.
every
1000 h
(24 months)
•
Inspect control panel parts.
•
Check rotor and stator.
•
Replace engine mount rubber.
•
Overhaul engine.
•
Change fuel lines.
