OPERATION
CABLE SIZE:
When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or
tool to the generator, a certain amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in
the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage available for the
appliance or tool. The chart below has been prepared to illustrate the
approximate voltage loss when an extension cord of 300 feet (approx.
00 meters) is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator.
Equipment damage can result from low voltage. Therefore, to prevent
excessive voltage drop between the generator and the equipment,
the cable should be of adequate gauge for the length used. The cable
selection chart gives the maximum cable lengths for various gauges of
wire which can adequately carry the loads shown.
CURRENT
LOAD IN WATTS
IN AMPS
20 VOLTS
2.5
300
5
600
7.5
900
0
200
5
800
20
2400
25
3000
30
3600
40
4800
Operator's Manual
Operating the Generator
240 VOLTS
#8 WIRE
600
200
800
2400
3600
4800
75
6000
50
7200
25
9600
90
MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH (FEET)
#0 WIRE
#2 WIRE
000
600
500
300
350
200
250
50
50
00
25
75
00
60
65
#4 WIRE
#6 WIRE
375
250
200
25
25
00
00
50
65
50
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