DCA-600SSV Manual - Multiquip Inc.

DCA-600SSV— LOAD APPLICATIONSingle Phase LoadAlways be sure to check the nameplate on the generatorand equipment to insure the wattage, amperage andfrequency requirements are satisfactorily supplied by thegenerator for operating the equipment.Generally, the wattage listed on the nameplate of theequipment is its rated output. Equipment may require 130—150% more wattage than the rating on the nameplate, asthe wattage is influenced by the efficiency, power factor andstarting system of the equipment.NOTEIf wattage is not given on the equipment'sname plate, approximate wattage may bedetermined by multiplying nameplatevoltage by the nameplate amperage.WATTS = VOLTAGE x AMPERAGEThe power factor of this generator is 0.8. See Table 5 belowwhen connecting loads.Current inAmperesTable 6. Cable Selection (60 Hz, Single Phase Operation)LoadIn WattsAt 120VoltsTable 5. Power Factor By LoadTypeOf LoadAt 240VoltsPower FactorSingle-phaseinduction motors0.4 - 0.75Electriclampsheaters, incandescent1.0Fluorescentlamps, mercury lamps 0.4 - 0. 9Electronic devices, communicationequipment1.0Commonpower tools0. 8Maximum Allowable Cable Length# 10 Wire # 12 Wire# 14 Wire#16 Wire2.53006001000ft.600ft.375ft.250 ft.Three Phase LoadWhen calculating the power requirements for 3-phase poweruse the following equation:NOTEMotors and motor-drivenequipment draw much greatercurrent for starting than duringoperation.An inadequate size connecting cable which cannot carry therequired load can cause a voltage drop which can burn outthe appliance or tool and overheat the cable. See Table 5.• When connecting a resistance load such as anincandescent lamp or electric heater, a capacity of up tothe generating set’s rated output (kW) can be used.• When connecting a fluorescent or mercury lamp, acapacity of up to the generating set’s rated output (kW)multiplied by 0.6 can be used.• When connecting an electric drill or other power tools,pay close attention to the required starting currentcapacity.When connecting ordinary power tools, a capacity of up tothe generating set’s rated output (kW) multiplied by 0.8 canbe used.DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDSBefore connecting this generator to any building’s electricalsystem, a licensed electrician must install an isolation(transfer) switch. Serious damage to the building’selectrical system may occur without this transfer switch.5 6001200500ft.300ft.200ft.125 ft.7.59001800350ft.200ft.125ft.100 ft.1012002400250ft.150ft.100 ft.1518003600150ft.100ft.65 ft.2024004800125ft.75ft.50 ft.C AUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage.NOTEIf 3Ø load (kVA) is not given onthe equipment nameplate,approximate 3Ø load outputmaybe determined by multiplyingvoltage by amperage by 1.732.DCA-600SSV — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/13/09) — PAGE 29