Cummins/Onan 80MDKAL11454B — Connecting a Load (determining maximum electrical load)
Operation · AC electrical system
For the Cummins/Onan 80MDKAL11454B, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan MDKAL, Kubota D1005 engine
Before you start
- Electrical shock can cause severe personal injury or death; appliances should be in good working condition and properly grounded.
- Do not connect the generator set to the public utility or any other electrical power system; an approved transfer switch must be used if more than one power source is available.
Procedure
- Determine the maximum load (wattage) supplied by the generator set/vessel circuit by multiplying the circuit breaker size by the AC output voltage.
- Check the wattage requirement of each appliance to be connected (see Table 3).
- Add the wattages of all items to be powered at the same time; do not exceed the limit of the circuit breaker.
- Start the generator set and let it warm up a few minutes before applying electrical load.
- Start motorized appliances first, before other appliances.
Specs & values
- Example: 85 (amps) x 120 (volts) = 10,200 watts
- Motorized appliances may draw as much as three times operating power during startup
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan MDKAL →, Kubota D1005 engine →
Source: Cummins/Onan operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.