Device Requirements Max. Cord
length
(ft)
by
Wire Gauge
Amps
Watts Watts
#8 wire #10 wire #12 wire #14 wire
#16 wire
(120V)
(240V)
2.5 300 600 NR
1000
600
375
250
5 600
1200 NR 500 300 200
125
7.5 900 1800
NR 350
200 125 100
10 1200
2400 NR
250
150
100
50
15 1800 3600
NR 150 100
65
NR
20
2400 4800
175 125
75
50
NR
25
3000
6000
150
100
60
NR NR
30
3600
7200
125 65 NR NR NR
40
4800 9600
90
NR NR NR NR
*NR= not recommended
Figure 12-Maximum Extension Cord
lengths
by
Power
Requirement
DC
Usage
CAUTION:
The
DC
receptacle
is
for
recharging
12 Volt automotive-type batteries only.
Do
not
connect
any
other
device
to
this
receptacle.
CAUTION: Use
the
generator
only
to
recharge
12
Volt batteries. Never
try
to
jumpstart
a
car
with
your
generator.
To
connect 12 Volt batteries
to
the
DC
receptacle:
1.
Connect one charging wire to the positive terminal
on
the battery and the other
charging wire to the negative terminal.
2.
Connect the free
end
of the positive wire to the positive receptacle (outlet)
on
the
generator.
3.
Start the generator.
4.
Carefully connect the free end of the negative wire to the negative receptacle
on
the
generator.
5.
When disconnecting, always disconnect the wires from the generator first to avoid a
spark.
& DANGER: Storage batteries
emit
highly
explosive
hydrogen
gas
when
charged.
Batteries also contain acid,
which
can cause severe chemical burns.
• Do
not
allow
open flames
or
cigarettes nearby
for
several
minutes
after
charging
a battery.
•
Always
wear
protective
goggles
and
rubber
gloves
when charging a battery.
*:
If
battery
acid gets on
your
skin,
flush
with
water.
*:
If
battery acid gets in
your
eyes, flush with water and call a physician
immediately.
*:
If
battery acid is swallowed,
drink
large quantities
of
milk
and call a
Physician immediately.
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