Operation Manual

6 EN
• 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 generator is not recommended for use with electronic
apparatus, such as televisions, hi-fis, or microcomputers,
which might not be compatible with it.
• Avoid overloading the generator; the following rules must be
respected if the generator is to perform properly:
- the sum of the power outputs of the machines connected
simultaneously to the generator must be compatible with
the characteristics given in the page 10 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 generator 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 generator in unfavourable conditions, take
care to reduce the power load.
Example: 28 A* (* limited to x A by the circuit breaker).
INFORMATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
GENERATOR
• The generator windings are not connected to the earth; the
system is thus safe by construction and limits the risks of
electrocution. It is strictly forbidden to connect the coils to the
generator earth, except when using a 30 mA differential circuit
breaker for the protection of persons. The installation of such a
device must be carried out by a specialist electrician and requires
all appliances to be earthed.
• The differential circuit breaker acts as a check against faulty
insulation. It cuts off the power when there is a detectable fault in
the insulation between a voltage-bearing conductor and any part
of the earth, on the output side of the differential circuit breaker.
ECT7000 (230/400 V)
• The three 230 V single-phase receptacles are connected in
parallel to the terminals of a winding specially reinforced to
withstand a current of 20 A. The single-phase 230 V power output
given on the rating plate, and also indicated in the table of
characteristics, is available only on these receptacles and when
no other three-phase load is connected to the generator outputs.
Never connect the generator three-phase receptacle to a
singlephase splitter box.
When using simultaneously 230 V single-phase and 400 V three-
phase current, the current intensity per phase must not exceed
10 A.
Ex: Power available from receptacles for simultaneous three-phase
and single-phase use.
• This type of generator is fitted with a thermal circuit breaker which
acts as a protection against overload. If the distribution of electric
current is interrupted during use, this might be caused by an
overload tripping the thermal circuit breaker. If this happens, wait
a few moments, eliminate the cause of the overload, then reset
the circuit breaker by pressing the button [1] sited near to the AC
receptacles. The thermal circuit breaker is rated according to the
specifications of the machine; if it needs replacing, use an original
Honda component.
Three-phase
0 3000 W 4000 W 5000 W 6000 W 7000 W
Single-phase
4500 W 1300 W 950 W 650 W 300 W 0
GV-F-W
[1]
B
[2] [1]
IT
[1]
EC2000
B
[1]
[2]
GV
[1]
IT
[1]
F
[1]
EC3600
IT F
GV
ECT7000
[1]
[1]
[1]
IT
GV F
B
[1]
[2]
[1]
[1]
EC5000
[1]