Cord Sets And Receptacles - Briggs & Stratton 040248A Operator's Manual

Cord Sets and Receptacles

Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension
cords with the generator's receptacles. Inspect extension
cords before each use.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use
them. Extension cord sets used should be rated for 125
Volts AC loads 20 Amps or greater. Check operator's
manuals of devices to be powered for the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible to minimize
voltage drop.
WARNING Damaged or overloaded electrical cords
could overheat, arc, and burn resulting in death,
serious injury, and/or property damage.
• ONLY use cords rated for your loads.
• Follow all safeties on electrical cords.
• Inspect cord sets before each use.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle
This receptacle supplies the entire generator output and is
protected against overload by a double-pole GFCI circuit
breaker.
4-Wire Cord Set
Y(Hot)
NEMA L14-30
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). You can use the same 4–wire cord if you plan to
run a 120 Volt load. Inspect cord set(s) before each use.
Store cord set(s) indoors.
When operating on LP fuel, this receptacle powers 120/240
Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 7,000
watts of power (7.0 kW) at 29.16 Amps for 240 Volts or two
independent 120 Volt loads at 29.16 Amps each.
16
240V
120V 120V
W (Neutral)
X(Hot)
Ground (Green)
NOTICE Receptacles may be marked with rating value
greater than generator output capacity.
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more
amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator. See Don't Overload
Generator.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles
Each individual duplex receptacle is protected against
overload by a push-to-reset circuit breaker. All receptacles
are also protected by a double-pole GFCI 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 when operating on LP fuel. Use cord
sets that are rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or
greater). Inspect cord set(s) before each use.
Equipment Ground
The generator is equipped with an equipment grounding
terminal that connects the generator frame components
to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles.
Ground the generator per applicable codes, standards, and
regulations.
The equipment ground is connected to the AC neutral
wire and the neutral is bonded to the generator frame.
The equipment grounding terminal is shown on Generator
Controls and Features.
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or
the local agency having jurisdiction.
• In some areas, generators are required to be registered
with local utility companies.
• If the generator is used at a construction site, there
may be additional regulations which must be observed.
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