Generac 7000exl Portable Generator User Manual


 
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator
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Unplug the charger from the unit and the wall outlet
when generator is being started and while it is in
operation.
Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in
use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float
equalizer and will not overcharge the battery, even when
plugged in for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT: See “Battery Maintenance” on page 12 for
additional information.
EXTENDA PANEL
The generator is equipped with a 25’ Extenda Panel™
device designed for a 240 Volt, 30 Amp grounded neutral
circuit (Figure 10).The Extenda Panel™ provides a
convenient supply of emergency power into your dwelling
so that your generator can be operated safely outside.The
cord/outlets may also be used as a heavy duty extension
cord.
The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The
maximum total load on both yellow wire outlets or black
wire outlets is 30 Amps.
NOTE: Follow all safety precautions when connecting any
extension cord or device to the generator.
RECEPTACLES
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or
greater) (Figure 11).You can use the same 4-wire cord if
you plan to run a 120 Volt load.
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power (3.6 kW)
at 30 Amps for 120 Volts OR 7,000 watts of power
(7.0 kW) at 29.2 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is
protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
CAUTION! Although this outlet states it has a
240 Volt 30 Amp rating (up to 7,200 watts), the
generator is only rated for 7,000 watts. Powering
loads that exceed the wattage/ amperage capacity of
the generator can damage it or cause serious
injuries. 240 Volt loads powered through this outlet
should not exceed 29.2 Amps of current draw.
Figure 9 — Battery Charger Jack
Figure 10 — Extenda Panel™
Figure 11 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle