Campingaz GN301502AC Instructions D'utilisation page 3

Operation (Continued)
STARTING
1. Check oil level and fuel.
2. Remove all electrical loads from the
generator.
3. Set the switch to the ON position.
4. Move the choke/run switch to the
choke position.
5. Pull the starter rope with a brisk
smooth motion.
6. Move the choke/run switch to the
run position.
7. After each start up, allow engine to
run 2-3 minutes with no load.
Engine speed is
CAUTION
!
preset to provide
proper output voltage. Never attempt to
modify or adjust engine speed or output
voltage.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
After initial start-up, the engine should
be broken in according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the
engine manual for the proper break-in
procedure.
GENERATOR SHUT OFF
1. Remove all electrical load devices
from the generator.
2. Allow the engine to run for 2-3
minutes with no electrical loads.
3. Set the switch to the OFF position.
This will stall the engine.
ESTIMATED POWER USAGE (WATTS)
Load Device
Air conditioner
Automatic washer
Brooder
Clothes dryer
Coffee maker
Electric drill (small)
Electric drill (large)
Fan
Freezer
Hot plate
Iron
Light bulb
Amps
2.5
5
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
40
4. Verify that the generator has
completely stopped.
5. Allow the unit to cool before
installing any covers.
LOAD DEVICES
1. The 120 volt receptacles are rated
for 15 amps.
2. Total combined load through any
combination of receptacles must not
exceed the rated load limits of the
generator.
NOTE: Power draw can be calculated
by multiplying volts and amps. The
resulting number is wattage.
Never exceed the posted maximum
wattage for the generator or any
individual receptacle. Refer to owner's
Watts Load Device
2000-3000 Radio
Refrigerator
150-1500
100+ Skillet
5000-10,000 Space heater
Sump pump
400-700
225-1000 Television
500-1000 Toaster
Vacuum cleaner
40-200
300-500 Water pump
Water heater
330-1100
Small hand saw
500-1500
As Rated Large hand saw
Models GN301502AC and GN30C502AC
EXTENSION CORDS
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LENGTHS (IN FEET)
Watts Watts #8
120 V 240 V Wire
300 600
600 1200
900 1800
1200 2400
1800 3600
2400 4800 175
3000 6000 150
3600 7200 125
4800 9600 90
Watts
50-200
190-2000
1200
600-4800
400-3000
200-500
900-1700
200-300
1000-3000
1000-5000
1000-2000
1500-2500
3
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Wire Wire Wire
1000 600 375
500 300 200
350 200 125
250 150 100
150 100
125 75
100 60
65
manuals and product tags to determine
the wattage of electrical load devices.
Long power cords and extension cords
draw additional power. Keep cords at
minimum possible length.
Installation for
Stand-by Use
Precautions must be taken to prevent
electrical back feeding into utility
systems. This requires isolation of the
electrical system. To isolate the electrical
system, perform the following
procedures:
1. Turn off the main electrical system
switch prior to connecting the
generator.
2. In accordance with national and local
standards, a double throw transfer
switch must be installed in the
system.
Always shut off
WARNING
!
main power prior
to temporary connection of the
generator to a building electrical
system.
Installation of the
WARNING
!
generator as a
backup electrical source must be
performed by a qualified (licensed or
certified) electrical technician.
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Wire
250
125
100
50
65
50