Briggs & Stratton AC GENERATOR bsp5500l - Manual (Page 7)

BSP5500L Generator
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Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
“Don’t Overload the Generator” on page 8.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned ON.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize
the internal temperatures of engine and generator.
• Move rocker switch to “Off” position.
• Move the fuel valve to the “Off” position.
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 6).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.
CAUTION! Although this outlet states it has a
120/240 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.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Receptacles
Each duplex receptacle (Figure 7) 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).
CAUTION! These outlets are rated at 120 Volt
20 Amp each (up to 80 Amps).The generator is only
rated for up to 45.8 Amps. Powering loads that
exceed the wattage/amperage capacity of the
generator can damage it or cause serious injuries.
Figure 7 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
Figure 6 — 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)