Craftsman 580.327141 - Manual (Page 6)

CORD SETS AND CONNECTOR
PLUGS
120 Volt AC Duplex Receptacle
Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords
with the generator’s 120 Volt electrical receptacles.
4-Wire Cord Set
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Each receptacle is protected against overload by a
single push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each
receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase,
60 Hz, electrical loads requiring up to 1,800 watts
(1.8 kW) at 15 Amps of current.
A CAUTION! Although each receptacle is rated
for 120 Volts at 15 Amps (1,800 watts or
1.8 kW), the generator is rated for a total of
4,200 watts. Powering loads that exceed the
wattage capacity of the generator can damage it
or cause serious injuries. The total 120 Volt load
powered through these receptacles should not
exceed 15 Amps.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you
use them. Extension cord sets used should be rated
125 AC Volts at 15 Amps (or greater) for most
electrical devices. Some devices, however, may not
require this type of extension cord. Check the owner’s
manuals of those devices for the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably
less than 15 feet long, to prevent voltage drop and
possible overheating of wires.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle
This is a full capacity receptacle which means you can
take the generator’s full rated wattage from this single
NEMA L14-20 receptacle. The outlet is protected by a
20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
A NEMA L14-20 mating connector plug is required for
use with this 240 Volt receptacle. Connect a suitable
4-wire cord set to the plug and to the desired load.
The cord set should be rated for 250 Volt AC loads at
20 Amps.
A CAUTION! Although this outlet is rated for
240 Volts AC at 20 Amps, the generator is
capable of producing only 17.5 Amps at
240 Volts AC.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect
a 3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to
the plug.
3-Wire Cord Set
Neutral
120V
Hot
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 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
12 Volt DC Receptacle
This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt
automotive or utility style storage battery with the
battery charge cables provided. This receptacle can
not recharge 6 Volt batteries and can not be used to
crank an engine having a
discharged battery. See the
sections “Battery Safety” and
“Charging a Battery” (page 9)
before attempting to recharge a
battery.