Craftsman 580.327182 Operator's Manual page 8

120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle
Use a NEMA 14-50 plug with this receptacle. Connect
a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volts AC at 50 Arnps to
the plug.
Y (Hot)
240 Volts AC
Frame Ground
120 Volts
AC ------_
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
AC
NEMA 14-50
Use this receptacle to operate 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz
electrical loads requiring up to 7,500 watts (7.5 kW) of
power.
,_ CAUTION! Although this outlet states it has a
240 Volt 50 Amp rating (up to 12,500 watts),
the generator is only rated for 7,500 watts.
Powering loads that exceed the wattage/
amperage capacity of the generator can
damage it and cause serious injuries.
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
generator.
Grounding Wing Nut
Generally, connecting a No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding wing
nut and to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding
rod (electrode) provides adequate protection against
electrical shock. However, local codes may vary
widely. Consult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in your area.
Proper grounding of the generator will help
prevent electrical shock in the event of a ground
fault condition in the generator or in connected
electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps
dissipate static electricity, which often builds up in
ungrounded devices.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• Add up the rated watts (or arnps) of all loads to be
connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than (a) the rated wattage/amperage
capacity of the generator or (b) circuit breaker rating
of the receptacle supplying the power. See "Don't
Overload the Generato¢' on page 12.