Extension cords, Standby installation to home or building, Warning – Master Lock MGY5000 User Manual
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EXTENSION
CORDS
Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure to use extension cord with proper wire
gauge size. See chart below.
Ampere
AWG for Length of Cord in Feet
Load
50'
100'
150'
2
18
18
18
3
18
18
18
4
16
16
16
5
16
16
16
6
16
16
14
8
16
14
12
10
16
14
12
12
14
14
12
14
14
12
10
16
12
12
10
20
10
10
8
Recommended Minimum Wire
Gauges (AWG) for Extension Cords
STANDBY
INSTALLATION
TO HOME OR
BUILDING
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNING
Have standby installation performed by a skilled,
licensed electrician. Do not let anyone else wire into
a utility circuit. Personal injury, equipment damage,
or damage to home could occur.
IMPORTANT:
This generator will not power your entire home. Most home utility
electric service is more than 60 amps. This will exceed generator output. Only
power needed items during a power outage. Make sure total wattage of electrical
load does not exceed rated wattage of generator.
You can use this generator as a standby power source. During a power outage, the
generator will power selected items in a building. Have generator and additional
wiring installed by a skilled, licensed electrician. This is not a do-it-yourself job.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNING
The electrician must install a double-throw transfer
switch. This isolates existing electrical circuits from
the utility power line. If not isolated, generator
output will back-feed into utility power line. This may
electrocute a power company line repair person.