Electrical; Extension Cord Cable Size - RIDGID RD903600 Series Operator's Manual

SYMBOLS
FUEL WARNING
No smoking when filling with gasoline. Do not overfill. Full
level is 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck. Stop the engine
for five minutes before refueling to avoid the heat from the
muffler igniting fuel vapors.
ENGINE LUBRICANT
WARNING
You must add lubricant before first
operating the generator. The oil
reservoir capacity is 20 oz. Always
check the lubricant level before each
operation. The lubricant level should
always register between the hatched areas on the dipstick.
The unit is equipped with a sensor which will automatically
shut off the engine if the lubricant level falls below a safe limit.
GROUNDING WARNING
National Electric Code requires generator to be grounded to
an approved earth ground.

ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load.
Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the appliance and overheat the cord.
Load in Watts
Current in
Amperes
At 120V
2.5 300
5 600
7.5 900
10 1200
15 1800
20 2400
25 3000
30 3600
40 4800
At 240V #8 Wire
600
1200
1800
2400
3600
4800 175 ft.
6000 150 ft.
7200 125 ft.
9600 90 ft.
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WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires
around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact
local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
AVERTISSEMENT
L'utilisation de cet équipement peut créer des étincelles
susceptibles d'enflammer la végétation sèche. Il peut être nécessaire d'utiliser un
pare-étincelles. L'utilisateur doit communiquer avec le service local d'incendie pour
connaître toutes les lois et tous les règlements portant sur les exigences en matière
de prévention des incendies.
ADVERTENCIA
El uso de este equipo puede producir chispas propensas a
iniciar incendios cerca de vegetación seca. Es posible que se necesite un parachis-
pas. El operador debe ponerse en contacto con las agencias contra incendios locales
para conocer las leyes y regulaciones relacionadas con los requisitos de prevención
de incendios.
Maximum Allowable Cord Length
#10 Wire #12 Wire
1000 ft. 600 ft.
500 ft. 300 ft.
350 ft. 200 ft.
250 ft. 150 ft.
150 ft. 100 ft.
125 ft. 75 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
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#14 Wire #16 Wire
375 ft. 250 ft.
200 ft. 125 ft.
125 ft. 100 ft.
100 ft. 50 ft.
65 ft.