The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to a generator should not exceed the rated wattage of the generator itself. To calculate the total wattage requirement of the electrical devices to be connected, look up the rated (running) wattage of each device and add these numbers together to find the total wattage that all of the devices together will draw from the generator. If the total wattage of the selected devices exceeds the rated wattage of the generator, DO NOT connect all of the devices. Select a combination of the electrical devices that will have a total wattage less than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator, i.e., no more than 5000 for this ACDelco Model AC-G0003 5500 Surge Output / 5000 Running Watts Portable Generator.

This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. Connect electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of this generator. Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of a generator.

A device's rated (running) wattage should be listed somewhere on the device itself and/or in its manual. If the wattage specification for a device is not available, the wattage can be calculated by multiplying the Voltage requirement (120 or 240) by the Amperage drawn.

Watts = Volts x Amperes

Or, the wattage required by a device can be estimated by using the following chart (see Figure 7). The chart provides only estimates and it is better to know the exact wattage of each electrical device to be powered by this generator.

Electrical Device

Rated (Running) Watts

Additional Surge Watts

air compressor (1 HP)

1500

3000

air compressor (1 - 1/2 HP)

2500

2500

airless sprayer (1/3 HP)

600

1200

box fan

300

600

clock radio AM/FM

300

0

coffee maker

1500

0

computer w/17 inch monitor

800

0

deep freezer

500

500

electric drill (1/2 HP)

1000

1000

DVD/CD player or VCR

100

0

furnace fan blower (1/2 HP)

800

1300

garage door opener (1/2 HP)

480

520

hot plate

2500

0

light bulb (75 watt)

75

0

microwave oven (1000 watt)

1000

0

quartz halogen work light

1000

0

refrigerator/freezer (18 Cu. Ft.)

800

1600

saw - circular (7 1/4 inch)

1500

1500

saw - miter (10 inch)

1800

1800

saw - radial arm

2000

2000

saw - reciprocating

960

1040

saw - table/radial (10 inch)

2000

2000

security system

180

0

stereo receiver

450

0

electric stove - single element

1500

0

sump pump

800

1200

table planer (6 inch)

1800

1800

television (27 inch color)

500

0

electric water heater (40 gallon)

4000

0

well water pump (1/3 HP)

1000

2000

window air conditioner (10000 BTU)

1200

1800

window fan

300

600

Figure 7 - Estimated wattage requirements for common electrical devices.

Connect electrical devices to this generator according to the following procedure:

1.Allow the engine to run for several minutes after it has been started.

2.Confirm that the electrical device is switched off prior to plugging it into this generator.

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ACDelco AC-G0003 instruction manual Estimated wattage requirements for common electrical devices

AC-G0003 specifications

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