Ac Operation - Honda EW140 Owner's Manual

AC operation
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the AC/DC (Weld) selector switch to AC position.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should any type of electrical appliance
be plugged into any of the AC receptacles when the selector is in the DC
(WELD) position. AC voltage is present at the AC receptacles at all times
regardless of the position of the AC/DC (WELD) selector. However, when
this selector is in the DC (WELD) position, the AC voltage is unregulated
and fluctuates considerably.
3. Switch on the AC circuit breaker.
4. Plug in the appliance.
CAUTION:
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Do not connect the generator/welder to a household circuit. This could
cause damage to the generator or to electrical wiring and appliances in
the house.
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For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated load capacity
(EW140: 3.0 KVA, EW171: 4.0 KVA). In either case, be sure to con-
sider the total power requirements of all connected applianc&. Do not
exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle. Substantial
overloading will switch off the circuit breaker. Marginal overloading may
not switch off the circuit breaker, but it will shorten the service life of
the generator/welder.
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If an overloaded circuit causes the AC circuit breaker to switch off,
reduce the electrical load on the circuit, and wait a few minutes before
resetting the circuit breaker.
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Be sure that all appliances are in good working order before connecting
them to the generator. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally,
becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn off the circuit breaker and the
engine switch immediately. Then disconnect the appliance and examine
it for signs of malfunction.
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Most appliance and power tool motors require more than the rated
operating current for start-up. To match appliance power needs to
generator capability, allow a sufficient generator power reserve to ac-
comodate motor start-up requirements.
NOTE: Appliance and power tool manufacturers usually list rating informa-
tion near the model number or serial number.
AC/DC (WELD)
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