Manual

OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM THE GENERATOR
There are baalcally 2 ways to obtain electricity from a generetor:
1. Use of extension cords directly from the generetor to the appliance, lights,
tools, etc.
2. Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed directly to the main electdc._l
supply outalde of house.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using an appliance or tool at a consider_abledistance from the generator, a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade groundingplug and a 3-alot receptacle
that accepts the tool's plug MUST be used in orderto reduce the risk of
electricalshock. A cord of adequate size must be used. Using the following chart
to determine the minimum wire alze required.
Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart
Cord Wire Gauge
Length Size Amperage
0 to log ft. 12 ga. *Up to 20 amp draw
0 to log ft. 10 ga. Up to 30 amp draw
*NOTE: When amperage exceeds 20 amp; a 12 gauge sxtenalon cord should
not be used for long distances.
An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded.
Repair or replace damaged extension cords immediately.
DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH
I_,_"_"_11 Pctential hazards e×is_when a portable electdc gener_atoris
connected to the main electrical supplycoming into the house.
It is at that point that the clerical generator could feed back into the utility
company's system c._using possible electrocution of workers who are repairing
the electricallines.
TOavoid back:feeding of electricity into utility systems, a double-threw transfer
switch must be installed between the generetor and utility power. The Double-
Threw Transfer Switch shouldbe installed by a licensed electrician and in com-
pliance with all state and local electrical codes. I_/hen installing a Double-
Throw 1PansferSwitch, a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.)
The electrician shouldalso install a sub-panel to isolate the circuitsyou would
want to use during an emergency or electric.al power outage. Your generator will
not be large enoughto handle the load of all the lights, appliances, _ etc. at
one time. TOselect which items to tun during the electrical power outage, see
Wattage Calculation section in this manual,
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