Lincoln Electric IM511-D Portable Generator User Manual


 
2. Take necessary steps to assure load is
limited to the capacity of the Ranger 9 by
installing a 40 amp, 230 volt double pole
circuit breaker. Maximum rated load for each
leg of the 230 volt auxiliary is 40 amperes.
Loading above 40 amps will reduce output
voltage below the allowable - 10% of rated
voltage which may damage appliances or
other motor-driven equipment.
3. Install a 50 amp 115/230 volt plug (NEMA
Type 14-50) to the Double Pole Circuit
Breaker using No. 8, 4 connector cable of
the desired length. (The 50 amp 115/230 volt
plug is available in the optional plug kit).
4. Plug this cable into the 50 amp 115/230 volt
receptacle on the Ranger 9 case front.
CONNECTION OF RANGER 9 TO PREMISES WIRING
-21 -
230 Volt
60 Hz.
3-Wire
Service
POWER
COMPANY
METER
230 VOLT
115 VOLT
115 VOLT
LOAD
N
NEUTRAL
BUS
GROUND
PREMISES
DISCONNECT AND
SERVICE
OVERCURRENT
PROTECTION
GND
N
NOTE: No. 8 COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE SEE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE FOR ALTERNATE WIRE
SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS.
230 VOLT
GROUNDED CONDUCTOR
40 AMP
230 VOLT
DOUBLE
POLE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW
SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME
AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES
SERVICE OVERCURRENT
PROTECTION.
50 AMP, 115/230
VOLT PLUG
NEMA TYPE 14-50
50 AMP, 115/230 VOLT
RECEPTACLE