Generac 5500EXL - Manual (Page 10)

Generac Portable Products 5500EXL Extended Life Generator
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CORD SETS/RECEPTACLES
This generator is equipped with the following
receptacles:
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacles
Each socket (Figure 10) is protected against overload
by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each
receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical loads requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) at
20 Amps of current.
Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volt AC loads at
20 Amps (or greater).
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 Volts AC at 30 Amps to
the plug (Figure 11).
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz,
single phase loads requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW)
of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by a
30 Amp push-to-reset 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) (Figure 12). 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 3,600 watts of power
(3.6 kW) at 30 Amps for 120 Volts OR 5,500 watts of
power (5.5 kW) at 22.9 Amps for 240 Volts. The outlet
is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
CAUTION ! Although this outlet states it has a
240 Volt 30 Amp rating (up to 7,200 watts), the
generator is only rated for 5,500 watts.
Powering loads that exceed the wattage/
amperage capacity of the generator can
damage it or cause serious injuries.
240 Volt loads powered through this outlet
should not exceed 22.9 Amps of current draw.
Figure 12 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
Figure 11 — 120 Volt, 30 Amp Receptacle
Figure 10 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacles