Generac 005734-0 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Testing the GFCI: Test the GFCI outlet every month as follows:
Plug a test lamp into the receptacle.
Start the generator, the test lamp should be on.
• Press the “Test” button located on the front of the receptacle to trip
the device.
• This should stop the flow of electricity making the lamp shut off. The
yellow trip indicator should now be on.
To restore the flow of electricity, press the “Reset” button on the front
of the receptacle. If the GFCI does not perform in this manner, do not
use the receptacle. Contact a local service dealer.
• This outlet is protected against overload by a 20A push-to-reset
circuit breaker. Use the outlet to power 120V AC, single-phase, 60 Hz,
electrical loads requiring up to a combined 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20
amps of current.
2.3.3 120 VAC, 30 AMP RECEPTACLE
Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3-wire cord set
rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps (or greater) to the plug (Figure 10).
Figure 10 - 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads
requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is
protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
2.3.4 120/240 VAC, 30 AMP RECEPTACLE
Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a suitable 4-wire
grounded cord set to the plug and to the desired load. The cord set should
be rated for 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 11).
Figure 11 - 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads
requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps or 240 Volt AC,
60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 7200 watts (7.2 kW) of power
at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by two 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit
breakers.
2.3.5 12 VOLT DC, 10 AMP RECEPTACLE
This receptacle permits recharging a 12-Volt automotive or utility style
storage battery with the battery charge cables provided (Figure 12).
This receptacle can not recharge 6-Volt batteries and can not be used to
crank an engine having a discharged battery. See the section "Charging a
Battery" before attempting to recharge a battery.
Figure 12 - 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle
2.3.6 120/240 VAC, 50 AMP RECEPTACLE
Use a NEMA 14-50 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set
rated for 250 Volts AC at 50 Amps to the plug (Figure 13).
Figure 13 - 120/240 VAC, 50 Amp Receptacle
50 A
Use this receptacle to operate 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz electrical loads
requiring up to 12,000 watts (12.0 kW) of power. This receptacle is
protected by a 50 Amp 2-pole circuit breaker.
Operation