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OPERA TION
AMBIENT CONDITIONS
The generator is designed to operate within the
following range of ambient conditions:
• Temperature:
-5 to +40°C
• Altitude:
Up to 1,000 m
Where possible, the generator should be operated
in the shade to prevent additional heat load due to
solar radiation.
The engine's power output will decrease by
approximately 3.5% for each 300 m increase in
altitude above sea level. This is normal for spark-
ignition engines and is attributable to the decrease
in atmospheric pressure (and thus the available air
for combustion) as altitude increases.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL
LOADS
The generator can be used to power (a) 240-Volt AC,
50 Hz, single phase, (b) 12-Volt DC accessory or
(c) 5-Volt DC USB electrical devices.
240-Volt AC Loads
240-Volt AC devices can be connected either
directly or via electrical extension cords into the
240-Volt AC outlet(s) on the generator's control
panel. Lift up the spring-loaded weather resistant
cover on each outlet for access to connect the
electrical device or cord.
240-Volt AC devices may be fitted with either a
three-pin 15 Ampere (typically abbreviated "15 Amp"
or "15 A") plug or a three-pin 10 Ampere ("10 Amp"
or "10 A") plug as shown in Figure 22. Certain
double-insulated devices may be fitted with a two-
pin 10 A plug that doesn't have an earth pin (which
is the longer, vertical pin).
A - 15 Ampere
Figure 22 – 240-Volt AC Three-Pin Plugs
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B - 10 Ampere
NOTICE
DO NOT connect any 240-Volt AC device that is
fitted with a three-pin 20 A plug. This can overload
the generator.
See 240-Volt AC Extension Cords for detailed
instructions concerning their selection and use.
12-Volt DC Accessory Loads
(iGen1200 & 4500s)
12-Volt DC devices can be connected either directly
or via an electrical extension cord not exceeding
3.5 m in length into the 12-Volt DC outlet on the
generator's control panel. Pull out the weather
resistant stopper on the outlet for access to connect
the electrical accessory or cord, and re-insert it after
use.
12-Volt DC devices or extension cords must be
fitted with a cigarette lighter plug for connection to
the generator as shown in Figure 23.
Figure 23 – 12-Volt DC Cigarette Lighter Plug
WARNING
Never insert an automotive cigarette
lighter into the 12-Volt DC outlet. The
heated lighter may ignite the fuel
causing an explosion or fire.
5-Volt DC USB Loads
5-Volt DC USB devices can be connected either
directly or via an electrical extension cord not
exceeding 2 m in length into the 5-Volt DC USB
outlet on the generator's control panel. Pull out the
weather resistant stopper on the outlet for access
to connect the USB device or cord, and re-insert it
after use.
5-Volt DC USB devices or extension cords must be
fitted with a standard Type "A" USB male plug for
connection to the generator as shown in Figure 24.
The USB receptacle on the generator's control panel
supplies electrical power only for charging and
not any form of electronic communication, data or
signal.
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