Intec Force 1 - Maintenance; Component Inspection and Diagnosis

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GENERATORS AND EXTENSION CORDS
THE FORCE / 1
Generators and Extension Cords
GENERATORS AND EXTENSION CORDS
Your FORCE/1 will operate on power from a commercial-sized
generator. No household generators may be used due to the high
inrush requirements of the FORCE/1. Also, generators made by
Honda, Yamaha, Coleman and Generac ar
e not recommended.
While they are of high quality, these generators do not have the inrush
protection devices necessary to start the FORCE/1 and protect the
generator. The start-up requirement for a FORCE/1 is 3450 watts;
normal operating requirement is 1725 watts. We recommend a
generator of not less than 4000 watts, 115 VAC. In addition, Intec
recommends generators that have a 50% power boost feature which
aids the generator in high current startups.
Running additional equipment from the same generator means you will
need to know the total electrical requirements before selecting the
correct size of generator. For details on selecting and purchasing a
generator, please call INTEC.
Note: Using a generator of insufficient size will void your Warranty.
Adding Additional Power Cords.
Wire
Size
AWG
10
12
14
16
18
3
Conductor
Amps
25
20
15
10
7
4
Conductor
Amps
20
15
12
8
6
Cord Current Capacities, Type S & SVT
The length of cord and ambient temperature does have an effect on the
electrical current capacity. Consult Intec for your specific needs or your
local electrical distributor.