Generac Portable Products SE10000 Generator
DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical devices. Observe the following to prevent overloading the unit:
•Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected at one time. This total should NOT be greater than the generator’s wattage capacity.
•The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device.
Figure 13 — Wattage Reference Guide | |
Device | Running Watts |
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) | ..........................1700 |
*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu) | ..........................3800 |
*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu) | ..........................6000 |
Battery Charger (20 Amp) | 500 |
Belt Sander (3") | 1000 |
Chain Saw | 1200 |
Circular Saw | 800 to 1000 |
*Clothes Dryer (Electric) | 5750 |
*Clothes Dryer (Gas) | 700 |
*Clothes Washer | 1150 |
Coffee Maker | 1750 |
*Compressor (1 HP) | 2000 |
*Compressor (3/4 HP) | 1800 |
*Compressor (1/2 HP) | 1400 |
Curling Iron | 700 |
*Freezer | 700 |
*Dehumidifier | 650 |
Disc Sander (9") | 1200 |
Edge Trimmer | 500 |
Electric Blanket | 400 |
Electric Nail Gun | 1200 |
Electric Range (per element) | ..........................1500 |
Electric Skillet | 1250 |
*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP) | 875 |
*Garage Door Opener | 500 to 750 |
Hair Dryer | 1200 |
Hand Drill | 250 to 1100 |
•If wattage is not given, multiply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).
•Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three times more watts of power for starting than for running. This power surge lasts only seconds when starting such motors. Make sure to allow for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator:
1.Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor.
2.Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads.
The Wattage Reference Guide below (Figure 13) is provided to assist you in determining how many items your generator can operate at one time.
Device | Running Watts | |
Hedge Trimmer | 450 | |
Impact Wrench | 500 | |
Iron | 1200 | |
*Jet Pump | 800 | |
Lawn Mower | 1200 | |
Light Bulb | 100 | |
Microwave Oven | 700 to 1000 | |
*Milk Cooler | 1100 | |
Oil Burner on Furnace | 300 | |
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) | ..............400 | |
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) | 225 | |
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) | 150 | |
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) | 600 | |
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) | 150 | |
Radio | 50 to 200 | |
*Refrigerator | 700 | |
Slow Cooker | 200 | |
*Submersible Pump | 2800 | |
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) | 2000 | |
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) | 1500 | |
*Sump Pump | 800 to 1050 | |
*Table Saw (10") | 1750 to 2000 | |
Television | 200 to 500 | |
Toaster | 1000 to 1650 | |
Weed Trimmer | 500 | |
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices.
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