Cord Sets And Receptacles - Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual

Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
DONOTconnect240 Voltloads to 120 Volt receptacles.
DO NOTconnect 3-phase loadsto the generator.
DO NOTconnect 50 Hz loadsto the generator.
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single phase,
60 Hertz electrical loads.
• DO NOTOVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. S ee Don't
Overload Generator.
NOTICE
Exceedinggenerators wattage/amperagecapacity can
damagegenerator and/or electrical devicesconnected to it.
DONOT exceed the generator's wattage/amperage capacity.See
Don't Overload Generator i n the Operation section.
Startgenerator a nd letenginestabilizebeforeconnecting
electrical l oads.
Connect e lectrical l oadsin OFFposition,thenturn ONfor
operation.
Turnelectrical l oadsOFF and disconnect f rom generator b efore
stoppinggenerator.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turnoff and unplugall electrical l oadsfrom unit. NEVER
start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
2. Let engine run at no-load for two minutes to stabilize
unit's internal temperatures.
3. Move engine rocker switch to "Off" position.
WARNING
Backfire, fire or engine damagecould occur.
DONOTstopenginebymovingchokeleverto "Cheke"position.
4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
CORDSETSAND RECEPTACLES
Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension
cords with the generator's 120 Volt duplex receptacle.
Inspect extension cords before each use.
Checkthe ratings of all extension cords before you use them.
Extensioncord sets used should be rated for 125 Volt AC
loads at 20 Amps or greater for most electrical devices.
Some devices, however, may not require this type of
extension cord. Checkthe operator's manuals of those
devicesfor the manufacturer's recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible to minimize
voltage drop.
WARNING
_ verloaded electrical cords can overheat, arc,
and burn resulting in death, bodily injury, and/or
property damage.
• ONLYusecords ratedfor your loads.
. Followall safeties on electrical c ords.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, LockingReceptacle
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.
4-WireCordSet
:Neutral)
Y (Hot) | X (Hot)
NEMA L14-30 /-7L/ Ground(Green)
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz,single phase
loads requiring up to 6,300 watts of power (6.3 kW) at
26.2 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads
at 26.2 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a double pole
rocker switch circuit breaker.
NOTICE
Receptaclesmay be marked with rating value greater than
generator output capacity.
NEVER attemptto powera devicerequiringmoreamperage
thangenerator o r receptacle cansupply.
DONOT overloadthe generator. S eeDon't Overload Generator.
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