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When the RANGER 10-LX is mounted on
a truck or a trailer, the machine generator
ground stud MUST be securely connect-
ed to the metal frame of the vehicle. See
Figure A.1. The ground stud is marked
with the ground symbol.
If the RANGER 10-LX is connected to premises wiring
such as a home or shop, it must be properly connect-
ed to the system earth ground. See the Premises
Wiring section of this manual for details.
AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES,
PLUGS, AND HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT
The control panel of the RANGER 10-LX features three
auxiliary power receptacles: See Figure A.1.
• Two 20 amp, 125 volt duplex (double outlet) recep-
tacles.
• One 50 amp 115/230 volt simplex (single outlet)
receptacle.
Through these receptacles the machine can supply up
to 10,000 rated continuous watts of single-phase, 60
Hz AC power. The machine output voltages fall within
± 10% of the rated voltage.
For further protection against electric shock, any elec-
trical equipment connected to the generator recepta-
cles must use a three-blade, grounded type plug or an
Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) approved double insu-
lation system with a two-blade plug. Lincoln offers an
accessory plug kit that has the right type of plugs. See
the Accessories section of this manual for details.
If you need ground fault protection for hand-held
equipment, refer to the Accessories section of this
manual for the K896-1 GFCI Receptacle kit.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) versions of the RANGER 10-LX
are equipped with 50 amp circuit
breakers on the 115/230 V receptacle
and 15 amp circuit breakers on the 115 V receptacles
for overload protection. Under high heat a breaker
may tend to trip at lower loads than it would normally.
Never bypass the circuit breakers. Without overload
protection, the RANGER 10-LX could overheat and/or
cause damage to the equipment being used.
PREMISES WIRING
The RANGER 10-LX is suitable for temporary, standby,
or emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s
recommended maintenance schedule. With its three-
wire grounded neutral generator, it can be permanent-
ly installed as a standby power unit for 230 volt, three-
wire, single phase 43 ampere service.
Only a licensed, certified, trained electrician should
install the machine to a premises or residential electri-
cal system. Be certain that:
• The installation complies with the National Electrical
Code and all other applicable electrical codes.
• The premises is isolated and no feedbacking into
the utility system can occur. Certain state and local
laws require the premises to be isolated before the
generator is linked to the premises. Check your
state and local requirements.
• A double pole, double throw transfer switch in con-
junction with the properly rated double throw circuit
breaker is connected between the generator power
and the utility meter.
The following information and the connection diagram,
Figure A.2, can be used as a guide by the electrician
for most applications to premises wiring.
1. Install a double pole, double throw switch between
the power company meter and the premises dis-
connect. The switch rating must be the same as
or greater than the premises disconnect and
service overcurrent protection.
2. Take the necessary steps to assure that the load is
limited to the capacity of the RANGER 10-LX by
installing a 45 amp 230 volt double pole circuit
breaker. Maximum rated load for the 230 volt aux-
iliary is 43 amperes. Loading above 43 amperes
will reduce output voltage below the allowable
– 10% of rated voltage. This may damage appli-
ances or other motor-driven equipment.
3. Install a 50 amp 115/230 volt plug (NEMA type 14-
50) to a double pole circuit breaker using No. 6, 4
conductor cable of the desired length. (The 50
amp 115/230 volt plug is available in the optional
power plug kit. See the Accessories section for
details.)
4. Plug this cable into the 50 amp 115/230 volt
receptacle on the RANGER 10-LX case front.
INSTALLATION
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RANGER 10-LX
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