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Connect electrical devices to this generator according to the following procedure:
1. Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it has been started.
2. Confirm that the electrical device is switched off prior to plugging it into this generator.
Connect only electrical devices that are in good working order. Faulty devices or power cords present the risk of electrical shock.
Immediately turn off and disconnect any device that commences to operate abnormally, sluggish or abruptly stops. Determine if the
problem was the device or the rated load capacity of this generator has been exceeded.
NOTE: While this generator is running, power is available from either the standard 120 Volt outlets or the 12 Volt DC outlet. Both 120 Volts and 12V
can be simultaneously drawn from this generator.
3. Turn on the connected electrical devices beginning with the device with the highest rated wattage requirement and then each additional device with
the next lower rated wattage requirement.
Do not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to this generator.
Figure 8 - Outlets available on this generator
SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS
Long or thin cords can require more wattage from a generator to power an electrical device. Figure 9 shows the recommended cords according to the
power requirement of the electrical device. When using cords that exceed these specifications, allow for the electrical device to have a slightly higher
rated wattage requirement.
Device Requirements
Amps
2.5
5
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
40
NR = Not Recommended.
Item # GEN4000TRI 4000 Surge Watt / 3500 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel LP Liquid Propane, Gasoline, Natural Gas Generator Manual
Watts (120V)
Watts (240V)
300
600
600
1200
900
1800
1200
2400
1800
3600
2400
4800
3000
6000
3600
7200
4800
9600
Figure 9 - Maximum Extension Cord Lengths by Power Requirement
Max. Cord Length (ft) by Wire Gauge
#8 wire
#10 wire
#12 wire
NR
1000
600
NR
500
300
NR
350
200
NR
250
150
NR
150
100
175
125
75
150
100
60
125
65
NR
90
NR
NR
#14 wire
#16 wire
375
250
200
125
125
100
100
50
65
NR
50
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
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