Briggs & Stratton 204730GS - Manual (Page 13)

Cord Sets and Receptacles
Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension
cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle.
Inspect extension cords before each use.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use
them. Extension cord sets used should be rated for 125 Volt
AC loads at 20 Amps or greater for most electrical devices.
Some devices, however, may not require this type of
extension cord. Check the operator’s manuals of those
devices for the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible to minimize
voltage drop.
120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle
Use a NEMA 14–50 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 50 Amps to
the plug.
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase
loads requiring up to 10,000 watts of power (10.0 kW) at
41.6 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads.
The outlet is protected by a 2 pole GFCI circuit breaker.
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). You can use the same 4-wire cord if you plan to run
a 120 Volt load.
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase
loads requiring up to 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) at
30 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads at
30 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a rocker switch
circuit breaker and/or a 2 pole GFCI 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.
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at
30 Amps. The outlet is protected by a rocker switch circuit
breaker and/or a 2 pole GFCI circuit breaker.
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4-Wire Cord Set
240V
120V 120V
NEMA L14-30
W (Neutral)
X (Hot) Y (Hot)
Ground (Green)
WARNING
Overloaded electrical cords can overheat, arc,
and burn resulting in death, bodily injury, and/or
property damage.
• ONLY use cords rated for your loads.
• Follow all safeties on electrical cords.
NOTICE
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.
120 Volts
AC
120 Volts
AC
X (Hot) Y (Hot)
240 Volts AC
Frame Ground
NEMA 14-50
W (Neutral)
3-Wire Cord Set
Neutral
120V
Hot
Ground (Green)
NEMA L5-30