Generac 2500 Cord Sets for Receptacles, DON’T Overload the Generator, Wattage Reference Guide

Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator

CORD SETS FOR

RECEPTACLES

This generator is equipped with the following receptacles:

TWO 120-VOLT, 15 AMP

RECEPTACLES

This pair of receptacles is protected against overload by

a15-amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each recep- tacle to operate 120 volt, single phase 60 Hz, AC electrical loads requiring up to 1800 watts (1.8 kW) at 15 amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated 125 volts at 15 amps (or greater).

Caution: Although the generator has two 120 volt, 15 amp receptacles rated at 1800 watts apiece, you cannot connect more than 2000 watts to the generator. Powering loads that exceed the wattage/amperage capacity of the generator can damage it.

Figure 9 — Connect Battery Cables

120–volt Receptacles.

DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR

Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to generator and to con- nected 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.

•If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).

•Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about two-and-a-half times more watts of power for starting than for running. This surge of power lasts for only a few seconds when starting such motors. Be sure you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your gener- ator. First figure the watts needed to start the largest motor. Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads.

•Items in the guide below are provided to help you to determine how many items the generator can oper- ate at one time.

WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE

	RUNNING
	WATTS
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)	........................................1700
Battery Charger (20 amp)	500
Belt Sander (3”)	1000
Chain Saw	1200
Circular Saw (6-12/”)	800 to 1000
Coffee Maker	1000
*Compressor (1 HP)	2000
*Compressor (1/2 HP)	1400
Curling Iron	700
*Freezer	500
Disc Sander (9”)	1200
Electric Nail Gun	1200
Electric Range (one element)	1500
Electric Skillet	1250
*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP)	1200
Hair Dryer	1200
Hand Drill (1”)	1100
Hand Drill (1/2”)	750 to 1000
Hand Drill (1/4”)	250
Hedge Trimmer	450

	RUNNING
	WATTS
*Jet Pump	800
Lawn Mower	1200
Light Bulb	100
Microwave Oven	700
*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	600
*Submersible Pump (1 HP)	2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)	1500
Sump Pump	600
*Table Saw (10”)	1750 to 2000
Television	200 to 500
Weed Trimmer	500
* Allow 2-1/2 times the listed watts for starting these devices.

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