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RECEPTACLE THERMAL BREAKERS
The receptacle circuit breakers protect the receptacles. Overloading the
generator will trip the thermal circuit breaker. If an individual thermal
breaker selector switch (C) moves to the tripped position as shown in Fig11
disconnect the electrical load from the receptacle. Let the circuit breaker
cool down. Push the individual thermal breaker selector switch (C) to reset.
NOTE:
The 120/240-Volt twist-locking receptacles do not have individual
thermal breakers. The receptacle is protected by the main breaker.
High ambient temperatures can cause thermal breakers to trip.
GFCI DUPLEX RECEPTACLES (120V)
All models have two 120-volt ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
The GFCI protects you against hazardous electrical shock caused when your body becomes a path through
which electricity travels to the ground. This could happen when you touch a cord of an appliance that is "live"
through faulty mechanism, dampness or worn insulation, etc. See the section titled "SAFETY" that begins on
page3 to read more about GFCI Receptacles.
TWIST-LOCKING RECEPTACLES (120-VOLT)
All models have at least one 120-Volt twist-locking receptacle.
E43
E60
E71
TWIST-LOCKING RECEPTACLES (120/240-VOLT)
The E43, E60,E71 models have a 120/240-Volt twistlocking receptacle.
120/240-Volt
20 Amp
(NEMA L14-20R)
E43 1
E60
E71
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
This switch allows the generator to operate in either single voltage (120-Volt) or dual voltage (120/240-Volt)
mode. In single voltage mode only the 120-Volt duplexes and twist-locking receptacles are powered. The full
rated power of the generator is shared between the 120-Volt receptacles. In dual voltage mode both the 120-
Volt and 120/240-Volt receptacles are powered; however, only half the rated power is available at the 120-Volt
receptacles. Full power is available at the 120/240-Volt twist-locking receptacle.
NOTE:
Do not move the voltage selector switch while powering electrical devices. Disconnect all electrical
loads before moving the switch. Failure to disconnect electrical loads can damage the switch.
IDLE CONTROL SWITCH
All models have an idle control switch(H). The idle control switch automatically reduces engine speed 8
seconds after all electrical loads attached to the generator have been turned off.
The engine automatically returns to full speed when an electrical load is turned back on.
To turn the idle control feature on, turn on the idle control switch. Using this feature is recommended while
the generator is running to minimize fuel consumption. To avoid extended engine warm-up periods, place the
switch in the off position when starting the engine and until the engine reaches operating temperature.
OPERATION
STARTING GENERATOR
WARNING: Before starting the generator, be sure that you read and understand all the safety and
operating instructions in this manual.
120-Volt
30 Amp
(NEMA L5-30R)
1
2
2
120/240-Volt
30 Amp
(NEMA L14-30R)
1
1
English
TRIPPED RESET
RECEPTACLE
Fig.11
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