Receptacles and Extension Cords
Only use high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension cords in good condition with generator receptacles. Extension
cords should have a minimum rating of 125 Volts AC, 20 Amps and should be kept as short as possible to minimize voltage
drop. Follow each load manufacturer’s power rating recommendation when selecting receptacle and extension cord.
This generator is equipped with the following receptacles:
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp receptacle
• Two 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp receptacles.
•
12 Volt 8.3 Amp Output (For charging batteries only)
• This receptacle has a 20 Amp push-to reset circuit breaker to protect against overload.
OPERATION
Do not connect 3-phase loads to generator.CAUTION!
12 Volt 8.3 Amp Output is for charging batteries only!
WARNING!
13
• This receptacle has a
13 A main circuit breaker to protect against overload.
Extension Cord Selection
Refer to the below table to ensure the extension cord used has the capacity to carry the required load. If the size of the
cable is inadequate it can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the electrical device and cord.
Current
(Amps)
Load (Watts) Maximum Cord
Length
120V 240V #8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire
2.5 300 600 X 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft.
5 600 1200 X 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft.
7.5 900 1800 X 350 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft.
10 1200 2400 X 250 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft.
15 1800 3800 X 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. X
20 2400 4800 175 ft. 125 ft. 75 ft. X X
25 3000 6000 150 ft. 100 ft. X X X
30 3600 7200 125 ft. 65 ft. X X X
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