OPERATION
RECEPTACLES
CAUTION
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle
Use a NEMA 14–50 plug with this receptacle (Figure 11).
Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at
50 Amps to the plug.
Figure 11 — 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle
240 Volts AC
Frame Ground
Y (Hot)
120 Volts
AC
W (Neutral)
NEMA 14-50
Use this receptacle to operate 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp, 60 Hz,
single phase loads requiring up to 10,000 watts (10.0 kW)
of power.The outlet is protected by a 45 Amp
push–to–reset circuit breaker.
X (Hot)
120 Volts
AC
15
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking
Receptacle
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) (Figure 12).You can use the same 4–wire cord if
you plan to run a 120 Volt load.
Figure 12 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
4-Wire Cord Set
Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-30
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power at
30 Amps for 120 Volts; 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) at
30 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp
push–to–reset circuit breaker.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to
the plug (Figure 13).
240V
120V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Ground (Green)