Operation Manual

15
GENERATING SET USE
• Electric extension cables must be carefully selected, fitted and maintained. Good
condition insulators will ensure the safety of the user. Cables must be inspected
regularly; they should be replaced, and not repaired, in the event of a defect. Choose the
length and cross-section of the extension cables according to the work to be done (see
table below for indications).
• Value for an admissible voltage drop on-line of 7 V and an admissible current of 7 A
per mm
2
of cable section:
- ambient temperature: 20 °C,
- completely unwind the cable to avoid deterioration of the insulation by over-
heating,
- comply with the cable manufacturer’s instructions.
• This generating set is not recommended for use with electronic apparatus, such as
televisions, hi-fis, or computers, which might not be compatible with it.
• Avoid overloading the generating set; the following rules must be respected if the
generating set is to perform properly:
- the sum of the power outputs of the machines connected simultaneously to the
generating set must be compatible with the characteristics given in the last page of this
manual,
- some appliances draw more power when starting up than their nominal power
rating (electric motors and compressors are examples). We recommend that you
contact a Honda dealer in case of doubt,
- do not exceed the maximum current specified for each receptacle.
• The generating set must not be loaded to its nominal power if conditions are such
that the normal cooling requirements are not met (atmospheric pressure: 100 kPa [1
bar]). When using the generating set in unfavourable conditions, take care to reduce
the power load. Example: 28 A (limited to x A by the circuit breaker).
Cable
(mm
2
)
Max. Length
(m)
Current
(A)
Single-phase (kw)
(Cos Φ = 1)
Three-phase (kw)
(Cos Φ = 0.8)
1.5 25 10 2.3 5.5
2.5 40 16 3.7 8.8
4 60 28 6.5 15.5
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