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With the voltage selector switch in the ‘‘120/240V’’ position, you can use the 120V and
120/240V receptacles simultaneously. If you are NOT using the 120/240V receptacle, but
require more power from the 120V locking plug receptacle, then select the ‘‘120V ONLY’’
position.
3. Switch the AC circuit breaker ON.
4. Plug in the appliance.
Most motorized appliances require more than their rated power for startup.
Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle. If an overloaded circuit causes
the AC circuit breaker or AC circuit protector to switch OFF, reduce the electrical load on the
circuit, wait a few minutes and then reset the AC circuit breaker or AC circuit protector.
AC Receptacle Selection
The generator has two separate main power producing circuits. These two circuits supply equal
power to different receptacles shown when the voltage selector switch is in the 120/240V
position.
When two or more receptacles are used; prevent overloading by dividing the load between the
two power circuits.
Example:
The chart below shows the rated load in amperes that can be connected to each receptacle to
balance the generator.
For Example, we have one model of generator whose total rated ampere draws 46 A.
Main power circuit
Receptacles powered by
each main circuit
Power distribution
Main Circuit I 2 and 4
2＋4=23 A rated.
Main Circuit II 1 and 3
1＋3=23 A rated.
The table shows the specifications when the
120/240V locking plug receptacle is used for
120V.
Receptacle 1 has a 10A load connected to it.
Receptacle 3 has a 15 A load connected to it.
Both receptacles are powered by main
power circuit II. The equation tells us that
the total power draw on circuit II is 25A. This
is a substantial overload of this circuit. To
eliminate the excess power draw on circuit II,
the load from receptacle 3 should be
switched to receptacle 2. Now circuit I is
powering the 10A load (less than 23A) and
circuit II is powering
a
15A
load (less than
23A).
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