Briggs & Stratton 01655-3 Dont Overload Generator, Capacity, Power Management, Example

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DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR

Capacity

OPERATION

4.Plug in and turn on the next load.

5.Again, permit the generator to stabilize.

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.

NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as described above.

You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps:

1.Select the items you will power at the same time.

2.Total the rated (running) watts of these items.This is the amount of power your generator must produce to keep your items running. See Figure 9.

3.Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need. Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start electric motor-driven tools or appliances such as a circular saw or refrigerator. Because not all motors start at the same time, total surge watts can be estimated by adding only the item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to the total rated watts from step 2.

Example:

Tool or Appliance

Rated (Running)

Additional Surge

Watts

 

(Starting) Watts

 

 

Window Air

1200

 

1800

Conditioner

 

 

 

Refrigerator

800

 

1600

Deep Freezer

500

 

500

Television

500

 

-

Light (75 Watts)

75

 

-

 

3075 Total

 

1800 Highest

 

Running Watts

Surge Watts

Total Rated (Running) Watts

= 3075

Highest Additional Surge Watts

= 1800

Total Generator Output Required

= 4875

Power Management

To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices, it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to your generator.There should be nothing connected to the generator outlets before starting it's engine.The correct and safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially add loads as follows:

1.With nothing connected to the generator, start the engine as described in this manual.

2.Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have.

Figure 9 - Wattage Reference Chart

 

Rated*

Additional

 

Surge

Tool or Appliance

(Running)

(Starting)

 

Watts

 

Watts

 

 

Essentials

 

 

Light Bulb - 75 watt

75

-

Deep Freezer

500

500

Sump Pump

800

1200

Refrigerator/Freezer - 18 Cu. Ft.

800

1600

Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP

1000

2000

Heating/Cooling

 

 

Window AC - 10,000 BTU

1200

1800

Window Fan

300

600

Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 HP

800

1300

Kitchen

 

 

Microwave Oven - 1000 Watt

1000

-

Coffee Maker

1500

-

Electric Stove - Single Element

1500

-

Hot Plate

2500

-

Family Room

 

 

DVD/CD Player

100

-

VCR

100

-

Stereo Receiver

450

-

Color Television - 27”

500

-

Personal Computer w/17” monitor

800

-

Other

 

 

Security System

180

-

AM/FM Clock Radio

300

-

Garage Door Opener - 1/2 HP

480

520

Electric Water Heater - 40 Gallon

4000

-

DIY/Job Site

 

 

Quartz Halogen Work Light

1000

 

Airless Sprayer - 1/3 HP

600

1200

Reciprocating Saw

960

960

Electric Drill - 1/2 HP

1000

1000

Circular Saw - 7 1/4”

1500

1500

Miter Saw - 10”

1800

1800

Table Planer - 6”

1800

1800

Table Saw/Radial Arm Saw - 10”

2000

2000

Air Compressor - 1-1/2 HP

2500

2500

3.Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly.

*Wattages listed are approximate only. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.

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Contents 01655-3 Equipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Transporting or Repairing Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Operating EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorDouble Pole Circuit Know Your GeneratorRecoil Starter Attach Handle to Unit AssemblyCarton Contents Unpacking the GeneratorAdd Fuel When Adding FuelBefore Starting the Engine Add Engine OilGenerator Location Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System System GroundDo not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Starting the Engine120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle ReceptaclesStopping the Engine Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptacleExample Power ManagementDont Overload Generator CapacityGenerator Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Engine MaintenanceOther Storage Tips StorageGenerator Storage Engine StorageProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Règles DE Sécurité Symboles de Danger et MoyensTable DES Matières Description DE L ÉquipementLorsque Vous Transportez OU Réparez Léquipement Lors DE Lajout OU DE LA Vidange DU CarburantLors DU Démarrage DE Léquipement Lorsque Léquipement FonctionneLors DE Tests Dallumage DU Moteur Lorsque Vous Réglez OU Réparez Votre GénérateurPrises de courant double de 120 Volts c.a., 20 Ampères Connaissez Votre GénérateurBouchon/repère de remplissage dhuile Ajoutez de lhuile Les Contenus De Boîte AssemblageEnlever le générateur de la boite Fixez la Poignée à lAppareil PrincipalLors DE Lajout DU Carburant Avant LE Démarrage DU MoteurAjoutez de lhuile à moteur Ajoutez de lessenceGénératrice Utilisation DE LABranchement des Charges Électriques Utilisation DU GénérateurDémarrage du Moteur Prise à Verrouillage de 120/240 Volts c.a., 30 Ampères Prises DE CourantArrêt du Moteur Volts c.a., 20 Ampères Prise de Courant DoubleExemple NE Surchargez PAS GénérateurCapacité Gestion de la ConsommationRemisage Recommandations Générales D’ENTRETIENSpécifications Autres Idées de Remisage DépannageRemisage du Moteur Garantie Limitée Période DE Garantie

01655-3 specifications

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The generator is also designed with user-friendly controls, featuring a power panel that provides clear access to multiple outlets, including standard 120V household outlets and a 120/240V twist-lock outlet for heavier equipment. This versatility allows users to connect various devices and tools with ease.

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