SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS
Long or thin extension cords can drain the power provided to your electrical devices. Refer to the following
chart in determining the necessary gauge extension cord for each of your devices. Round up to the higher
amperage in the chart to maximize safety.
Fig. 19 - Power Cord Requirement Guide
Device Requirements Max. Cord Length (ft) by Wire Gauge
Amps Watts (120V) Watts (240V) #8 wire #10 wire #12 wire #14 wire #16 wire
2.5 300 600 NR NR NR 375 250
5 600 1200 NR NR 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
USING THE GENERATOR
*NR = Not Recommended
WARNING: Generator should ONLY be connected to electrical devices, either directly or with an
extension cord. NEVER CONNECT TO A BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM without a qualified electrician
and connected to a transfer switch as a separately derived system. Such connections must comply with
local electrical laws and codes. Failure to comply can create a back-feed, which may result in serious
injury or death to utility workers.
NOTE: For power outages, permanently installed, stationary generators are better suited for providing
backup power to your home. Even a properly connected portable generator can become overloaded.
This may result in overheating or stressing the machine’s components, possibly leading to generator
failure.
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