Generac Power Systems WheelHouse 5500 Owner's Manual page 8

RECEPTACLES
The control panel is equipped with a flip-up panel to keep
the outlets clean and protected.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Receptacle
Each receptacle (Figure 11) is protected against overload by
a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
Figure 11 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
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. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater).
WheelHouse™ 5500 Watt Generator
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or
greater) (Figure 12).You can use the same 4–wire cord if
you plan to run a 120 Volt load.
Figure 12 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
NEMA L14-30
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power at
30 Amps for 120 Volts; 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) at
22.9 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a
push–to–reset circuit breaker.
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4-Wire Cord Set
120V
Y (Hot)
CAUTION!
Although this outlet is rated for
120/240 Volt 30 Amp (up to 7,200 watts), the
generator is only rated for 5,500 watts. Powering
loads that exceed the wattage/amperage capacity of
the generator can damage it or cause serious
injuries. 240 Volt loads powered through this outlet
should not exceed 22.9 Amps of current draw.
240V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Ground (Green)