Briggs & Stratton 3500 Watt - Manual (Page 11)

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Cord Sets and Receptacles
Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension
cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle.
Inspect extension cords before each use.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use
them. Extension cord sets used should be rated for 125 Volt
AC loads at 20 Amps or greater for most electrical devices.
Some devices, however, may not require this type of
extension cord. Check the operator’s manuals of those
devices for the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible to minimize
voltage drop.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or
greater). 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 3,500 watts of power (3.5 kW) at
14.5 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads
at 14.5 Amps each. The outlet is protected by push–to–reset
circuit breakers.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles
Each duplex receptacle 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 1,750 watts (1.75 kW)
at 14.5 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volt AC loads at 15 Amps (or greater).
WARNING
Overloaded electrical cords can overheat, arc,
and burn resulting in death, bodily injury, and/or
property damage.
• ONLY use cords rated for your loads.
• Follow all safeties on electrical cords.
NOTICE
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than
generator output capacity.
• 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.
4-Wire Cord Set
240V
120V 120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot) Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-20 Ground (Green)