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6-3. Generator Power Panel Ratings
Unless otherwise stated, the rating of duplex outlets is the combined load of all
receptacles.
NOTE
Total power from generator NOT to exceed 5500 Watts (60 Hz) or 5000 Watts (50 Hz)
Receptacle
Protected
By
Panel
495 218
(USA)
Panel
495 315
(USA)
Panel
495 219
(USA)
Panel
495 278
(Canada-
CSA)
Panel
495 253
(S. Africa)
Panel
495 288
(South
America)
Panel
495 289
(Australia)
Panel
495 290
(Europe)
Panel
495 283
(S.E. Asia)
60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
240 V
Twist Lock
CB1,2
25A/
5500W
See
Note 2
25A/
5500W
See
Note 2
240 V
Duplex
CB1,2
15A/
3600W
See
Note 2
15A/
3600W
240 V
Duplex
CB3,4
15A/
3600W
230 V
Single
CB1
15A/
3600W
15A/
3600W
15A/
3600W
230 V
Single
CB2
15A/
3600W
15A/
3600W
15A/
3600W
230 V
Single
CB1,2
15A/
3600W
230 V
Single
CB3,4
15A/
3600W
120 V
Twist Lock
CB1
30A/
3500W
120 V
Duplex
CB1,3/
CB2,4
30A/
3600W
See
Note 1
120 V
Duplex
CB2
20A/
2400W
120 V
Duplex
CB3
20A/
2400W
20A/
2400W
See
Note 3
20A/
2400W
See
Note 3
120 V
Duplex
CB4
20A/
2400W
See
Note 3
20A/
2400W
See
Note 3
Total
Power NOT
to exceed
5500W 5500W 5500W 5500W 5000W 5000W 5000W 5000W 5000W
For example, for the 495 218 Generator Power Panel,
120V, 3000W heater 3000W
120V, 10A chain saw 1200W
120V, 500W halogen lamp 500W
Total 4700W This loading is OK.
120V, 3000W heater 3000W
120V, 10A chain saw 1200W
120V, 5A router 600W
120V, 1000W halogen lamp 1000W
Total 5800W This loading is not OK
.
It exceeds 5500W.
Notes: 1. Each receptacle of the duplex can provide 15A/1800W. Do not parallel the two 120V duplex receptacles.
2. Do not parallel the two 120V circuits.
3. Do not parallel the two duplex outlets.
Calculating total power provided by generator.
(See Section 10 – Generator Power Guidelines)
Each receptacle can provide the watts or amps as shown
above. However, the total power can not exceed 5500W.
The rating plate on electrical apparatus will contain the watts
consumed or the rated input amps. Watts may be calculated by
multiplying the rated voltage by the rated input amps.
watts = volts x amps