TERRIBLY DANGEROUS! DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

USING A GENERATOR TO DRYER 240VAC JUMPER CORD

Steps must be followed in order.

Connection

1. Turn OFF main circuit breaker in distribution box. (This isolates the house from the power company and neighboring homes. This also protects power company technicians from possible shock while they are repairing local lines.)

2. Turn OFF all remaining breakers in box.

3. Disconnect dryer 240VAC electrical plug. (Gas heated dryers do not use the larger plug.)

4. Disconnect dryer vent hose. (Cord can be placed though a window or pet door if available.)

5. Place dryer end of jumper cord through vent and connect to 240 VAC outlet.

6. Connect generator side of jumper cord to the generators four prong 240VAC outlet. (Depending on generator size this plug can be 20, 30, or 40 amps.)

7. Start generator.

8. Close dryer breaker pair in distribution box. (Main busbars are now powered.)

9. Close all the single 115VAC breakers. Allow at least 5 seconds between each breaker. 240VAC breakers pairs should remain open. (The 5 second pause enables compressors installed in refrigerators and freezers to start up one at a time. This reduces the initial load on the generator.)

10. Any 115VAC device can now be used throughout the house. Careful attention should be used to minimize generator load.

Please note:
(A) Smaller generators 4K-8K, cannot power 240VAC devices such as whole house A/C or electrical heat systems, electrical stoves or ovens.
(B) Some homes might have the thermostat wired off the main 240VAC A/C breaker. If gas heat is required in the winter, the breaker can be closed.

Disconnection

1. Verify power from supplier is available. (Check with neighbor.)

2. Disconnect jumper plug from generator. Stop generator.

3. Disconnected jumper plug from dryer receptacle.

4. Close main breaker.

5. Close dryer breaker if needed.