Chicago Electric 98452 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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NOISE PRECAUTION
Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing.
Always wear ANSI approved ear protection when operating or working around the
Generator when it is running.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
All connections and conduits from the Generator to the load must only be 1.
installed by trained and licensed electricians, and in compliance with all
relevant local, state, and federal electrical codes and standards, and other
regulations where applicable.
The Generator must be earth-grounded in accordance with all relevant electri-2.
cal codes and standards before operation.
If an extension cord (not included) is used, make sure to use only UL listed 3.
cords having the correct gauge and length. (See TABLE A)
Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in 4.
water, or on wet or soggy ground.
Do not touch electrically energized parts of the Generator and interconnect-5.
ing cables or conductors with any part of the body, or with any non-insulated
conductive object.
Connect the Generator only to a load or electrical system (115 volt) that is 6.
compatible with the electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the
Generator.
Before servicing equipment powered by the Generator, disconnect the equip-7.
ment from its power input.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXTENSION CORD GAUGE - 120 VOLT
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION CORD LENGTH
0-25 Feet 25-50 Feet 50-100 Feet 100-150 Feet 150-200 Feet
0 – 5 16 16 16 12 12
5.1 – 8 16 16 14 10 -
8.1 – 12 14 14 12 - -
12.1 – 15 12 12 10 - -
15.1 – 20 10 10 10 - -
TABLE A