Assembly; To Remove Generator From Carton; Cord Sets And Connector Plugs; Grounding The Generator - Craftsman 580.327060 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
120/240 VOLTS RECEPTACLE:
Your a-c generator was completely assembled at the fac-
tory. It is ready for use after it has been properly serviced
with the recommended lubricating oil and fuel.
IMPORTANT: ANY A]-I-EMPT TO RUN THE ENGINE
BEFORE IT HAS BEEN SERVICED WITH THE RECOM-
MENDED OIL WILL RESULT IN AN ENGINE FAILURE.
TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
CORD SETS AND CONNECTOR PLUGS
• Set the carton on a flat rigid surface with "THIS SIDE
UP" arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of shipping carton.
• Remove any loose parts shipped with the unit. These
are shipped in a brown manilla or plastic envelope.
° Cut down comers at one end of shipping carton and lay
that side of carton down flat.
Remove packing material, carton tillers, etc.
Remove generator from shipping carton.
Check carton carefully for any additional loose parts.
120 VOLTS DUPLEX RECEPTACLE
Use only high quality, well-insulated, 3-wire grounded ex-
tension cords with the generator's 120-volt "duplex" type
electrical receptacles (Fig. t ). All cord sets used should be
rated 125 volts at 20 a-c amps or greater for most electrical
devices. Keep extension cords as short as possible,
preferably less than t 5 feet long to prevent voltage drop
and possible overheating of wires.
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120 V. A.C.
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A 240 volts, 20 amp, twistlock type mating connector plug
(Fig. 2) is required when using this receptacle. A 4-wire
cord set, rate 20 a-c amperes at 250 volts (or greater), is
required and must be connected to the plug and to the
desired load(s). To order additional connector plugs, see
REPAIR PARTS section of this manual. You may also
purchase plugs at a local electrical supply store, ordering
NEMA type L14-20P.
4-Wtre Cord Se!
O AMP
N E tvIA L14-2 OH
FIG. 2
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR.
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of this generator be
properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local
electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the
unit. For that purpose, a GROUNDING LUG is provided on
the base of the cradle (Fig. 3). Generally, connecting a No.
t 2 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire to
the grounding lug and to an earth-driven copper or brass
grounding rod (electrode) provides adequate protection
against electrical shock. However, local codes may vary
widely. Consult with a local electrician for grounding re-
quirements in your area.
Proper grounding of generator will help prevent electrical
shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the gener-
ator or in connected electrical devices. Proper grounding
also helps dissipate static electricity, which often builds up
in ungrounded devices.
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NOTE: To obtain suitable mating 120 volts, 20 amp con-
nector plugs, refer to REPAIR PARTS section of this
manual. Suitable connector plugs may also be purchased
at a local electrical supply store by specifying National
Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) 5-20P.
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