Cord Sets And Receptacles - Craftsman 580.329140 Owner's Manual

CORD SETS AND RECEPTACLES
Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords
with the generator's 120 Volt electrical receptacles.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you
use them. Extension cord sets used should be rated
125 AC Volts at 20 Amps (or greater) for most
electrical devices. Some devices, however, may not
require this type of extension cord. Check the owner's
manuals of those devices for the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably
less than 15 feet long, to prevent voltage drop and
possible overheating of wires.
120 Volt AC Duplex Receptacle
Each receptacle is protected against overload by a
single push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each
receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase,
60 Hz, electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts
(2.4 kW) at 20 Amps of current.
,_ CAUTION! Although each receptacle is rated
for 120 Volts at 20 Amps (2,400 watts or
2.4 kW), the generator is rated for a total of
4,200 watts. Powering loads that exceed the
wattage capacity of the generator can damage it
or cause serious injuries. The total 120 Volt load
powered through these receptacles should not
exceed 20 Amps.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle
This is a full capacity receptacle which means you can
take the generator's full rated wattage from this single
NEMA L14-20 receptacle. The outlet is protected by a
20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
4-Wire Cord Set
__i
(Neutral)
Y (Hot) I X (Hot)
NEMA L14-20
/-7L7 Ground
(Green)
A NEMA L14-20 mating connector plug is required for
use with this 240 Volt receptacle. Connect a suitable
4-wire cord set to the plug and to the desired load.
The cord set should be rated for 250 Volt AC loads at
20 Amps.
,_ CAUTION! Although this outlet is rated for
240 Volts AC at 20 Amps, the generator is
capable of producing only 17.5 Amps at
240 Volts AC.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect
a 3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to
the plug.
Cord Set
NEMA L5-30
__r_ eutral
120V
Hot
d (Green)
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz,
single phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts
(3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected
by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
12 Volt DC Receptacle
This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt
automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery
charge cables provided. This
receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt
batteries and can not be used to _
crank an engine having a discharged
battery. See the section "Charging a
Battery" (page 10) before attempting
to recharge a battery.
HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR
If you have any problems operating your generator,
please call the generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Grounding The Generator
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame
and external electrically conductive parts of this
generator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the unit. For that purpose, a grounding
wing nut is provided on the base of the cradle.
Wing Nut