Extension Cord Cable Size; Electrical - Husky HU5000 Storm Serie Manual Del Operador

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 op-
erating the generator. The oil reservoir
capacity is 1.1 qt. Always check the
lubricant level before each operation. The
lubricant level should always register be-
tween 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.

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 burn out 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
SyMBOLS

ELECTRICAL

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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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.
HOT SURFACE
WARNING
Do not touch the
muffler or aluminum
cylinder of the en-
gine. They are very
HOT and will cause
severe burns. Don't
put any flammable or
combustible materi-
als in the direct path
of the exhaust.
#14 Wire #16 Wire
375 ft. 250 ft.
200 ft. 125 ft.
125 ft. 100 ft.
100 ft. 50 ft.
65 ft.