120/240 Vac,20 Amp Receptacle; How Touse Thegenerator; Groundingthe Generatorwhen Used As A Portable - Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series Owner's Manual

Figure 5 - 120 Vo/t AC, 20 Amp, GFC/ Duplex Receptac/e
2.4.2 120/240 VAC,20 AMP RECEPTACLE
Use a NEMA L14-20 plug with this receptacle (rotate to lock!
unlock). Connecta suitable 4-wire grounded cord set to the plug
and to the desiredtoad. The cord set should be ratedfor 250 Volts
AC at 20 Amps (or greater)(Figure6).
Figure 6 - 120/240 VoRAC, 20 Amp Receptac/e
_t he engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which can you cannot see or smell.
This poisonous gas, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or
even death.
_t Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical to correct generator
operation. Do not alter the installation or permit
even partial blockage of ventilation provisions,
as this can seriously affect safe operation
of the generator. The generator MUST be
operated outdoors.
_t This exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do nothing that might render the
exhaust system unsafe or in noncompliance
with any local codes and/or standards.
AIways use a battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors, installed according to
the manufacturers instructions.
Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN iF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
Use this receptacleto operate120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase
loads requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) of power at 20 Amps
or 240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 4000
watts (4.0 kW) of power at 16.6 Amps. The outlet is protectedby
a circuit breaker.
2,5 HOW TOUSE THEGENERATOR
See the "To Start the Engine"section for how to safely start and
stop the generator and how to connect and disconnect loads. If
there are any problems operating the generator, please call the
generatorhelplineat 1-888-436-3722.
Never operate in an encJosed area or indoors!
NEVER use in the home, in a vehicJe, or in
partly encJosed areas such as garages, EVEN
iF doors and windows are open! ONLY use
outdoors and far from open windows, doors,
vents, and in an area that will not accumulate
deadly exhaust.
2.5.1 GROUNDING THEGENERATOR W HENUSEDAS A
PORTABLE
This generator has an equipment ground that connects the
generatorframe components to the ground terminals on the AC
output receptacles (see NEC 250.34 (A) for explanation). This
allows the generatorto be used as a portable without grounding
the frame of the generatoras specifiedin NEC250.34.
Special R equirements
There may be Federalor State Occupational Safety and Health
Administration(OSHA)regulations,local codes, or ordinancesthat
apply to the intendeduse of the generator.
Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the
local agency havingjurisdiction:
* In some areas,generatorsare requiredto be registeredwith local
utility companies.
* If the generatoris used at a construction site, there may be
additionalregulationswhich must be observed.