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Operating the Generator
Operator’s Manual 19
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED THE RATING OF A
RECEPTACLE.
These receptacles are protected against over-
loads by resetting magnetic type circuit break-
ers. If a circuit breaker trips, the cause should
be determined and corrected prior to continu-
ing use.
HOUR METER:
These generators are equipped with an hour meter that
records run time for the unit. This is very useful in sched-
uling maintenance. See periodic maintenance chart for
suggested maintenance schedule.
VOLT METER:
These generators are equipped with a volt meter. The volt
meter is used to monitor the unit for proper voltage.
MAIN BREAKER:
These generators are equipped with a main circuit break-
er which protects the unit in an overload condition. This
main breaker must be “ON” for any power to be drawn
from the unit.
CABLE SIZE:
Equipment damage can result from low voltage. There-
fore, to prevent excessive voltage drop between the
generator and the equipment, the cable should be of
adequate gauge for the length used. The cable selection
chart gives the maximum cable lengths for various gauges
of wire which can adequately carry the loads shown.
ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS:
It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal
operation to draw up to six times their running current
while starting. This table may be used to estimate the
watts required to start “CODE G” electric motors.
CAUTION: IF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FAILS TO
START OR REACH RUNNING SPEED, TURN
OFF THE APPLIANCE OR TOOL IMMEDIATELY
TO AVOID EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. ALWAYS
CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOOL
OR APPLIANCE BEING USED COMPARED TO
THE RATED OUTPUT OF THE GENERATOR.