Electrical; Extension Cord Cable Size; Electric Motor Loads - Echo EGi-2300 Manuel D'utilisation

ELECTRICAL

Extension Cord Cable Size

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load.
Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the appliance and overheat the cord.
Load in Watts
Current in
Amperes
At 120V
2.5 300
5 600
7.5 900
10 1200
15 1800
20 2400
25 3000
30 3600
40 4800

Electric Motor Loads

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while starting.
This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start electric motors; however, if an electric motor fails to start or
reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check the requirements
of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.
Motor Size (H.P.)
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
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Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging
them into this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage
variation, and +/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have
an additional load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power
line conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications.
At 240V #8 Wire
600
1200
1800
2400
3600
4800 175 ft. (53 m)
6000 150 ft. (46 m)
7200 125 ft. (38 m)
9600 90 ft. (27 m)
Running Watts
275
275
400
450
600
850
1100
Maximum Allowable Cord Length
#10 Wire #12 Wire
1000 ft. (305 m) 600 ft. (183 m)
500 ft. (152 m) 300 ft. (91 m)
350 ft. (107 m) 200 ft. (61 m)
250 ft. (76 m) 150 ft. (46 m)
150 ft. (46 m) 100 ft. (31 m)
125 ft. (38 m) 75 ft. (23 m)
100 ft. (31 m)
65 ft. (20 m)
Watts Required to Start Motor
Universal
N/A
600
800
950
1000
1200
N/A
NOTICE
English
#14 Wire
375 ft. (114 m)
200 ft. (61 m)
125 ft. (38 m)
100 ft. (31 m)
65 ft. (20 m)
Capacitor Split Phase
850
850
1050
1350
1800
2600
3300
#16 Wire
250 ft. (76 m)
125 ft. (38 m)
100 ft. (31 m)
50 ft. (15 m)
1200
2050
2400
2700
3600
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