Predator 57080 - Extension Cord Safety; Parallel Kit Precautions

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ITEM 57080
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
38. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must be
cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and
cleaning materials as per any local, state, or
federal codes and regulations. Store oil rags in
a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal container.
39. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
Do not reach over or across
equipment while operating.
40. Before use, check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the equipment’s operation.
If damaged, have the equipment serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained equipment.
41. Use the correct equipment for the application.
Do not modify the equipment and do not use the
equipment for a purpose for which it is not intended.
42. 42. Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord is Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an extension cord, be in good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized extension your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. of power and overheating.
The table below shows the correct cord size to use The table below shows the correct cord size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
CURRENT
(AMPS)
Load @
120V
(WATTS)
Load @
240V
(WATTS)
0 ~ 50 ft 50 ~ 75 ft 75 ~ 100 ft
2 240 480 18 AWG
4 480 960 18 AWG 16 AWG
6 720 1440 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
8 960 1920 16 AWG 12 AWG
10 1200 2400 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
15 1800 3600 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG
20 2400 4800 12 AWG 10 AWG
25 3000 6000 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG
30 3600 7200 10 AWG 8 AWG
35 4200 8400 8 AWG 6 AWG
40 4800 9600 6 AWG
Parallel Kit Precautions
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, AND GENERATOR AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE:
1. Follow Parallel Kit instructions provided with
Kit for connection and use of a Parallel Kit.
2. Only connect two identical Inverter Generators
together using a Parallel Kit.
3. Connect Parallel Kit only to terminals marked
“Parallel Outlets” on the front of the Generator.
4. Do not remove or connect a Parallel Kit
while the Generator is running.
5. Do not use a Parallel Kit that is
attached to only one Generator.