Ac Operation - Honda EW171 Owner's Manual

AC operation
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the AC/DC (Weld) selector switch to AC position.
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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 which could damage AC appliances.
3. Switch on the AC circuit breaker.
4. Plug in the appliance.
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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 (EW171:
4.0 KVA). In either case, be sure to consider the total power requirements
of all connected appliances. 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 accomodate motor
start-up reauirements.
-1 'Appliance and power tool manufacturers usually list rating
information near the model number or serial number.
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