Operation; Using Receptacle; Power Cord And Plug Requirements - Desa Reddy RGH3000 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
This generator is not large enough to power
your entire home. Do not connect generator
to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items
directly into generator receptacles. Do not
exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only
use grounded cords.
DANGER: Use only in well-
vented areas. Make sure area has
plenty of free-moving, fresh, out-
side air. Never run generator in
an enclosed or confined area.
Never run generator inside occu-
pied building. Engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon mon-
oxide gas. Overexposure will
cause loss of consciousness and
will lead to death.
DANGER: Never connect gen-
erator to any existing electrical
circuits. The generator output will
back-feed into the utility power
line. This may electrocute a power
company line repair person. Also,
if generator is powering electri-
cal circuits, the chance of an elec-
trical fire exists.
Note: We supply the engine owner's manual
with generator. Refer to that manual for
questions concerning engine operation.

USING RECEPTACLE

Note: Do not exceed amperage rating of
receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip re-
ceptacle circuit breaker.
Use receptacles properly. Improper use could
damage generator. Use only grounded ex-
tension cords. Power only grounded or
double-insulated items. Do not overload
receptacles. All generators (except models
RGH3000 and RGH3000PR) have the fol-
lowing receptacles (see Figure 15):
• 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle
• 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• 120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock
receptacle
• 120V, 15-amp duplex receptacle
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Model RGH11000IE also has a 120/240V,
50-amp receptacle (see Figure 15).
Models RGH3000 and RGH3000PR have
only the 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex recep-
tacle.
120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex
120V, 15-Amp Duplex
120/240V, 20 or 30-
Amp Twist-Lock
120V, 30-Amp
Twist-Lock
120/240V, 50-Amp
(Model RGH11000IE only)
Figure 15 - Receptacle Locations
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OWNER'S MANUAL
POWER CORD AND PLUG
REQUIREMENTS
120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• NEMA L5-30P plug
• Three-wire, 30-amp cord
120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock
receptacle
• NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) or L14-30P
(30-amp) plug
• Four-wire, 20-amp or 30-amp cord
120/240V, 50-amp receptacle
• NEMA L14-50P
• Four-wire, 50-amp cord
120/240 Volt
20 Amp
Ground
(Green)
Y
(Hot)
120/240 Volt
20 and 30
Amp
Ground
(Green)
Y
(Hot)
Figure 16 - Cord and Plug Configurations
Neutral
120V 120V
w
X L14-20P
Y X
Plug
(Hot)
G
Ground
W
(Neutral)
Neutral
120V 120V
L14-20P
Plug
w
Y X
Ground L14-50P
G
Plug
Ground
G
Y X
X
w
Neutral
(Hot)
120V 120V
120V 120V
w
Neutral
Y X
G
W
L14-30P
(Neutral)
Plug
Ground
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