Generac 6500XL 09779-2 - Manual (Page 8)

Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions {temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter;
• Cut off all flaps.
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest object.
• Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
• Start unit, then place box over it.
IMPORTANT! Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will
enclose three sides and the top of the generator;
• Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed.
Note that your generator may appear different from that
shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 —Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
CAUTION! Never run unit indoors. Do Not
enclose generator any more than shown.
Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open
side of box and nearest object.
Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent problems.
A
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking
Receptacle___________________________
Use a NEMA LI4-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or
greater) (Figure 8).You can use the same 4-wire cord if you
plan to run a 120 Volt load.
Figure 8 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power at
30 Amps for 120 Volts; 6,500 watts of power (6.5 kW) at
30 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp
push-to-reset circuit breaker.
A
CAUTION! Although this outlet states it has a
240 Volt 30 Amp rating (up to 7,200 watts), the
generator is only rated for 6,500 watts. Powering
loads that exceed the wattage/ amperage capacity of
the generator can damage it or cause serious
injuries. 240 Volt loads powered through this outlet
should not exceed 27.1 Amps of current draw.