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OWNER’S MANUAL
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OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This generator is not large enough to power
your entire home. Do not connect generator
to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items
directly into generator receptacles. Do not
exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only
use grounded cords.
Figure 17 - Receptacle Locations
120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex
120/240V, 20 or
30-Amp Twist-Lock
120V, 30-Amp
Twist-Lock
120/240V, 50-Amp
(Model MGH10000A only)
POWER CORD AND PLUG
REQUIREMENTS
120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• NEMA L5-30P plug
• Three-wire, 30-amp cord
120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock
receptacle
• NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) or L14-30P
(30-amp) plug
•Four-wire, 20-amp or 30-amp cord
120/240V, 50-amp receptacle
• NEMA L14-50P
•Four-wire, 50-amp cord
Figure 18 - Cord and Plug Configurations
Continued
Note:
We supply the engine owner’s manual
with generator. Refer to that manual for
questions concerning engine operation.
USING RECEPTACLE
Note:
Do not exceed amperage rating of
receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip re-
ceptacle circuit breaker.
Use receptacles properly. Improper use could
damage generator. Use only grounded exten-
sion cords. Power only grounded or double-
insulated items. Do not overload receptacles.
All generators (except models HWI3000,
MGH3000G, MGH3000, and MGH3000PR)
have the following receptacles (see Figure 17):
• 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle
• 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle
• 120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock
receptacle
• 120V, 15-amp duplex receptacle
Model MGH10000A also has a 120/240V,
50-amp receptacle (see Figure 17).
Model HWI3000 has only the 120V, 20-
amp duplex receptacle.
Models MGH3000G, MGH3000 and
MGH3000PR have only the 120V, 15-amp
GFCI duplex receptacle.
DANGER: Never connect gen-
erator to any existing electrical
circuits. The generator output will
back-feed into the utility power
line. This may electrocute a power
company line repair person. Also,
if generator is powering electri-
cal circuits, the chance of an elec-
trical fire exists.
DANGER: Use only in well-
vented areas. Make sure area has
plenty of free-moving, fresh, out-
side air. Never run generator in
an enclosed or confined area.
Never run generator inside occu-
pied building. Engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon mon-
oxide gas. Overexposure will
cause loss of consciousness and
will lead to death.
120V, 15-Amp Duplex