Receptacles, Caution – Snapper 1668-0 User Manual
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RECEPTACLES
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 4).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 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW)
at 30 Amps for 120 Volts or 240 Volts.The outlet is
protected by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Receptacles
Each duplex receptacle (Figure 5) is protected against
overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single–phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 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).
Snapper 5500 Watt Generator
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Figure 5 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
Figure 4 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
4-Wire Cord Set
240V
120V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-30
Ground (Green)
• 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”.
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
CAUTION