Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 30236 Operator's Manual

Connecting Electrical Loads

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload Generator".
CAUTION
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
• See "Don't Overload Generator".
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn OFF and unplug ALL electrical loads from
generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine
with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
4. Set on/off switch in "Off" position.
OPERATION
RECEPTACLES
A double pole rocker switch circuit breaker is provided to
protect all the receptacles and generator against electrical
overload.
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volts AC at 20 Amps (or
greater) (Figure 6).You can use the same 4-wire cord if you
plan to run a 120 Volt load.
Figure 6 — 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle
NEMA L14-20
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 1,725 watts of power at
14.3 Amps for 120 Volts; 3,450 watts of power (3.45 kW) at
14.3 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a
double pole rocker switch circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT: This generator's locking receptacle and the
provided adapter cord set are not protected by a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). If used on an OSHA
governed job site, appropriate GFCI protection must be
utilized.
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CAUTION
4-Wire Cord Set
240V
120V 120V
Y (Hot)
Ground (Green)
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)