WEN 56405 Power Pro 4050 Watt - Manual (Page 22)

1. Plug in each electrical device with the device turned off. NOTE: Be sure to attach
appliances to the correct receptacles (outlets). Connect standard 120 Volt, single phase, 60
Hz loads only to the 120 Volt receptacles. Connect 120 Volt, single phase, 60Hz loads with
a NEMA L5-30 plug only to the 120 Volt receptacle See Figure 11 for a depiction of each
of these receptacles.
2. Push in the circuit reset buttons to the “on” position (NOTE: They may be pushed in
already).
CAUTION: Do not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to the generator.
Figure 11- Receptacles available on the generator
CIRCUIT RESET BUTTONS
The circuit reset buttons help to prevent the generator from electrical overload. If your receptacle
short circuits or becomes overloaded by an electrical device or devices with too great a wattage
rating, the circuit protector may shut off power to the receptacle. In the event of such an overload,
disconnect all electrical devices from the generator and press the circuit reset buttons. If power
still does not return to the receptacle, call our customer service line.
SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS
Long or thin cords can drain the power provided to an electrical device by the generator. When
using such cords, allow for a slightly higher running wattage requirement by the electrical device.
See Figure 12 for recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device.
Device Requirements Max. Cord Length (ft) by Wire Gauge
Amps Watts (120V) Watts (240 V) #8 wire #10 wire #12 wire #14 wire #16 wire
2.5 300 600 NR 1000 600 375 250
5 600 1200 NR 500 300 200 125
7.5 900 1800 NR 350 200 125 100
10 1200 2400 NR 250 150 100 50
15 1800 3600 NR 150 100 65 NR
20 2400 4800 175 125 75 50 NR
25 3000 6000 150 100 60 NR NR
30 3600 7200 125 65 NR NR NR
40 4800 9600 90 NR NR NR NR
*NR= not recommended
Figure 12- Maximum Extension Cord Lengths by Power Requirement
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