Portable gasoline generators, Operation, General information – Master Lock MGH8500IE User Manual

Page 10: Power cord and plug requirements, Using receptacle, Figure 13 - cord and plug configurations

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OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

This generator is not large enough to power

your entire home. Do not connect generator

to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items

directly into generator receptacles. Do not

exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only

use grounded cords.

Figure 12 - Receptacle Locations

120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex

120/240V, 20 Amp Twist-Lock

120V, 30-Amp Twist-Lock

POWER CORD AND PLUG

REQUIREMENTS

120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• NEMA L5-30P plug
• Three-wire, 30-amp cord
120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock

receptacle
• NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) or L14-30P

(30-amp) plug

• Four-wire, 20-amp and 30-amp cord

Figure 13 - Cord and Plug Configurations

Note: We supply the engine owner’s manual

with generator. Refer to that manual for ques-

tions concerning engine operation.

DANGER: Never connect gen-

erator to any existing electrical

circuits. The generator output will

back-feed into the utility power

line. This may electrocute a power

company line repair person. Also,

if generator is powering electrical

circuits, the chance of an electri-

cal fire exists.

DANGER: Use only in well-

vented areas. Make sure area

has plenty of free-moving, fresh,

outside air. Never run generator

in an enclosed or confined area.

Never run generator inside oc-

cupied building. Engine exhaust

contains poisonous carbon

monoxide gas. Overexposure will

cause loss of consciousness and

will lead to death.

120V, 20-Amp Duplex

USING RECEPTACLE

Note: Do not exceed amperage rating of

receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip re-

ceptacle circuit breaker.
Use receptacles properly. Improper use could

damage generator. Use only grounded exten-

sion cords. Power only grounded or double-

insulated items. Do not overload receptacles.

All generators have the following receptacles

(see Figure 12):
• 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle
• 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• 120/240V, 20 and 30-amp twist-lock

receptacle

• 120V, 20-amp duplex receptacle

120/240V, 30 Amp

Twist-Lock

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